Dactylanthera fournieri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fournieri
ID:
794455
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Royer) J.M.H.Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 113: 267 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793788
Common Names
- Dactilanteira-de-fournier
- Dactilanteira-de-jardim
- Dactilanteira-do-campo
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dactylanthera fournieri (also called Fournier's dactylanthera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests, and is characterized by its small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylanthera fournieri is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dactylanthera fournieri has a white flower with yellow stamens. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dactylanthera fournieri is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Dactylanthera fournieri
Dactylanthera fournieri is native to tropical regions of the Americas, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Dactylanthera fournieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylanthera fournieri?
Dactylanthera fournieri
What is the common name of Dactylanthera fournieri?
Dactylanthera fournieri
What is the family of Dactylanthera fournieri?
Asteraceae
Species in the Dactylanthera 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-332347: Based on the initial data import
E. Royer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Royer' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.