Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bulbosa
ID:
652173

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1848

Citation Micro:
Rev. Hort. (Paris) , sér. 3, 2: 466 (1848)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651505



Common Names

  • Dircaea Bulbosa
  • Bulbosa
  • Dircaea


Searching for Dircaea bulbosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Corytholoma bulbosum (Decne.) Voss [unknown]

Description

Dircaea bulbosa (also called Bulbous Dircaea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to California. It has leathery, dark green leaves and grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dircaea bulbosa is used as an ornamental plant and is often grown in rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dircaea bulbosa are small, yellowish-white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, ovoid, and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

Searching for Dircaea bulbosa? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dircaea bulbosa: This species is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dircaea bulbosa

Dircaea bulbosa is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

Dircaea bulbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dircaea bulbosa?

Dircaea bulbosa

What is the common name of Dircaea bulbosa?

Bulbous Dircaea

What is the natural habitat of Dircaea bulbosa?

It is found in dry, rocky places in western North America

Species in the Dircaea genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,