Status:
valid
Authors:
Loudon
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Hort. Brit. : 370 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000863378
Common Names
- Cirrhaea dependens
- Dependens Veldt Grass
- Dependens Grass
Description
Cirrhaea dependens (also called Dependent Cirrhaea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub species native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and grows in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cirrhaea dependens is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, headaches, and fever. It is also used to treat digestive disorders and to improve the immune system.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Cirrhaea dependens var. ornata Hoehne
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cirrhaea dependens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cirrhaea dependens is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Divide the clumps in early spring or autumn. Keep the soil moist and fertilize in spring.
Where to Find Cirrhaea dependens
Cirrhaea dependens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Cirrhaea genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,