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
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.
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 Cischweinfia genus
Cischweinfia donrafae,
Cischweinfia nana,
Cischweinfia colombiana,
Cischweinfia dasyandra,
Cischweinfia jarae,
Cischweinfia parva,
Cischweinfia platychila,
Cischweinfia popowiana,
Cischweinfia pusilla,
Cischweinfia rostrata,
Cischweinfia pygmaea,
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,