Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dasyandra
ID:
866873

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Dressler & N.H.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 39: 991 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000866208

Common Names

  • Cischweinfia dasyandra
  • Dasyandra Wild Rye
  • Dasyandra Rye Grass

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Description

Cischweinfia dasyandra (also called Dasyandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it grows in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Cischweinfia dasyandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cischweinfia dasyandra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cischweinfia dasyandra is a perennial herb native to Colombia. It is a low-growing plant with a creeping habit that can reach a height of up to 30 cm (11.8 in). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cischweinfia dasyandra

Cischweinfia dasyandra can be found in Central and South America.

Cischweinfia dasyandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cischweinfia dasyandra?

Cischweinfia dasyandra

What is the common name of Cischweinfia dasyandra?

Dasyandra Cischweinfia

What is the natural habitat of Cischweinfia dasyandra?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-41110: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
Norris H. Williams (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Williams' in the authors string.