Status:
valid
Authors:
Millsp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 375 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941542
Common Names
- Fasciculate Dendrocousinsia
- Fasciculate Orchid
- Cluster-Flowered Dendrocousinsia
Description
Dendrocousinsia fasciculata (also called 'Fasciculate Cousinsia', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm. It has long, thin leaves and produces white flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in moist, shady areas near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrocousinsia fasciculata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural air purifier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrocousinsia fasciculata is a yellowish-green, star-shaped flower with a white lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrocousinsia fasciculata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and bright, indirect light. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Dendrocousinsia fasciculata
Dendrocousinsia fasciculata is native to the Philippines.
Species in the Dendrocousinsia genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,