Status:
valid
Authors:
Tuberq.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 19: 187 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765332
Common Names
- Dicranopygium odoratum
- Fragrant Comb-Fruit
- Comb-Fruit
Description
Dicranopygium odoratum (also called Fragrant Dicranopygium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia. It has white flowers and grows in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranopygium odoratum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a low-maintenance groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranopygium odoratum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicranopygium odoratum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, as seeds are not always reliable. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a pot filled with a mixture of peat and sand. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, sunny location until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Dicranopygium odoratum
Dicranopygium odoratum is native to the Canary Islands.
Dicranopygium odoratum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranopygium odoratum?
Dicranopygium odoratum
What is the common name of Dicranopygium odoratum?
Fragrant Dicranopygium
What are the uses of Dicranopygium odoratum?
It is used for ornamental purposes, as well as for medicinal and culinary purposes.
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
Dino Tuberquia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tuberq.' in the authors string.