Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
martysiensis
ID:
794457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balayer) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 113: 267 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000793790



Common Names

  • Dactilanteira-de-martys
  • Dactilanteira-de-jardim
  • Dactilanteira-do-campo


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Description

Dactylanthera martysiensis (also called Martys Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has a rosette of hairy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, open woods and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylanthera martysiensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dactylanthera martysiensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylanthera martysiensis 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 martysiensis

Dactylanthera martysiensis is native to tropical regions of the Americas, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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Asteraceae

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-332349: Based on the initial data import
Monique Balayer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balayer' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.