Cymaria dichotoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1292 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934271
Common Names
- Cymaria dichotoma
- Dichotomous Cymaria
- Cymaria Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cymaria dichotoma (also called Dichotomous Cymaria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in moist montane forests, often in association with mosses and ferns. It has an erect stem with a single, terminal inflorescence, and its leaves are lanceolate and arranged in two ranks.
Uses & Benefits
Cymaria dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It can also be used as a hedge or screen plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cymaria dichotoma has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cymaria dichotoma is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Propagation is best done through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix, and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Cymaria dichotoma
Cymaria dichotoma can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.
Species in the Cymaria genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-53056: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.