Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 18: 326 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637410
Common Names
- Large-Flowered Dansiea
- Big-Flowered Dansiea
- Giant-Flowered Dansiea
Description
Dansiea grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Dansiea, among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 1000–2000 m. It has a short, creeping rhizome with short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and a single, apical leaf. The flowers are small and pink in color.
Uses & Benefits
Dansiea grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dansiea grandiflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dansiea grandiflora is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings of the stems in spring or summer and rooting them in moist, well-drained soil. Division of the plant can also be done in spring or summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Dansiea grandiflora
Dansiea grandiflora can be found in China.
Dansiea grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dansiea grandiflora?
Dansiea grandiflora
What is the natural habitat of Dansiea grandiflora?
Dansiea grandiflora is native to Thailand and is commonly found in moist forests and grasslands.
What is the flowering period of Dansiea grandiflora?
Dansiea grandiflora typically flowers from late spring to early summer.
Species in the Dansiea genus
Species in the Combretaceae family
Combretum wilksii,
Combretum paraguariense,
Combretum aculeatum,
Combretum acuminatum,
Combretum acutifolium,
Combretum acutum,
Combretum adenogonium,
Combretum adrianii,
Combretum afzelii,
Combretum albiflorum,
Combretum albopunctatum,
Combretum alfredi,
Combretum andongense,
Combretum andradae,
Combretum angolense,
Combretum angustipetalum,
Combretum apetalum,
Combretum aphanopetalum,
Combretum apiculatum,
Combretum argenteum,
Combretum argyrotrichum,
Combretum assimile,
Combretum atropurpureum,
Combretum aureonitens,
Combretum auriculatum,
Combretum barbatum,
Combretum batesii,
Combretum bauchiense,
Combretum baumii,
Combretum bipindense,
Combretum blepharopetala,
Combretum boinensis,
Combretum bracteatum,
Combretum bracteosum,
Combretum brassiciforme,
Combretum brevistylum,
Combretum brunneum,
Combretum butyrosum,
Combretum cacoucia,
Combretum caffrum,
Combretum camporum,
Combretum capitatum,
Combretum capituliflorum,
Combretum capuronii,
Combretum carringtonianum,
Combretum caudatisepalum,
Combretum celastroides,
Combretum chinense,
Combretum chionanthoides,
Combretum cinereopetalum,