Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
callithrix
ID:
771371

Status:
valid

Authors:
Silverst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 337 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000770704



Common Names

  • Dicranopygium callithrix
  • Callithrix Dicranopygium
  • Dicranopygium


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Description

Dicranopygium callithrix (also called White-tailed Pygmy-goose, among many other common names) is a shrubby perennial plant native to South America. It has long, strappy leaves and produces clusters of white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranopygium callithrix is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicranopygium callithrix has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are round and black and are contained in a capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranopygium callithrix is a tropical plant native to South America. It is a terrestrial plant that can be propagated by division of the rhizome. It prefers a well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. It is relatively undemanding when it comes to water parameters.

Where to Find Dicranopygium callithrix

Dicranopygium callithrix is native to South America and can be found in the wild in the continent's tropical rainforest areas.

Dicranopygium callithrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicranopygium callithrix?

Dicranopygium callithrix

What is the common name of Dicranopygium callithrix?

Beautiful-haired Water-starwort

What is the growth habit of Dicranopygium callithrix?

Submersed aquatic perennial

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,

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