Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
765962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. xviii. 299 (1958).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765295



Common Names

  • Dicranopygium amazonicum
  • Amazonian Comb-Fruit
  • Amazon Comb-Fruit


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Description

Dicranopygium amazonicum (also called 'Amazon Dicranopygium' and 'Amazonian Dicranopygium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforest understories, and is characterized by its blue-green leaves and its small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranopygium amazonicum is a perennial herb with edible leaves and stems. The leaves are used in salads and soups, and the stems can be boiled and eaten. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranopygium amazonicum has small, bell-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranopygium amazonicum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dicranopygium amazonicum

Dicranopygium amazonicum can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Dicranopygium amazonicum FAQ

What is the common name of Dicranopygium amazonicum?

Amazonian Dicranopygium

What is the growth habit of Dicranopygium amazonicum?

It is a shrub or small tree

What is the flowering period of Dicranopygium amazonicum?

It flowers in late spring or early summer

Species in the Dicranopygium genus

Dicranopygium amazonicum, Dicranopygium angustissimum, Dicranopygium aristeguietae, Dicranopygium arusisense, Dicranopygium atrovirens, Dicranopygium aurantiacum, Dicranopygium bolivarense, Dicranopygium calimense, Dicranopygium campii, Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae, Dicranopygium crinitum, Dicranopygium cuatrecasasianum, Dicranopygium dolichostemon, Dicranopygium euryphyllum, Dicranopygium fissile, Dicranopygium globosum, Dicranopygium goudotii, Dicranopygium gracile, Dicranopygium grandifolium, Dicranopygium harlingii, Dicranopygium idrobonis, Dicranopygium imeriense, Dicranopygium insulare, Dicranopygium latissimum, Dicranopygium lugonis, Dicranopygium macrophyllum, Dicranopygium microcephalum, Dicranopygium mirabile, Dicranopygium nanum, Dicranopygium novogranatense, Dicranopygium odoratum, Dicranopygium omichlophilum, Dicranopygium pachystemon, Dicranopygium parvulum, Dicranopygium polycephalum, Dicranopygium pygmaeum, Dicranopygium rheithrophilum, Dicranopygium robustum, Dicranopygium rupestre, Dicranopygium sanctae-martae, Dicranopygium sararense, Dicranopygium schultesii, Dicranopygium scoparum, Dicranopygium stenophyllum, Dicranopygium tatica, Dicranopygium testaceum, Dicranopygium trianae, Dicranopygium umbrophilum, Dicranopygium venezuelanum, Dicranopygium wallisii,

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-304207: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.