Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
spicata
ID:
942205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Millsp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 2: 374 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941543



Common Names

  • Spicate Dendrocousinsia
  • Spicate Orchid
  • Cluster-Flowered Dendrocousinsia


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Description

Dendrocousinsia spicata (also called 'Spicate 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 spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant can be used as a tea substitute and the flowers are used to make a fragrant oil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrocousinsia spicata is a small, white flower with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a single, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocousinsia spicata 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 spicata

Dendrocousinsia spicata is native to the Philippines.

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,