Deiregyne falcata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
falcata
ID:
938863
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.O.Williams) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 312. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938201
Common Names
- Deiregyne Falcata
- Falcata Orchid
- Falcata Epidendrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deiregyne falcata (also called 'Falcate Deiregyne', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It typically grows in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Deiregyne falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin problems, stomach aches, and digestive issues. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deiregyne falcata has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.
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Deiregyne falcata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Deiregyne falcata
Deiregyne falcata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.
Species in the Deiregyne genus
Deiregyne densiflora, Deiregyne alinae, Deiregyne chartacea, Deiregyne cochleata, Deiregyne diaphana, Deiregyne eriophora, Deiregyne falcata, Deiregyne nonantzin, Deiregyne obtecta, Deiregyne pallens, Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis, Deiregyne pterygodium, Deiregyne ramirezii, Deiregyne rhombilabia, Deiregyne sheviakiana, Deiregyne tamayoi, Deiregyne thelyrnitra, Deiregyne velata, Deiregyne tenorioi, Deiregyne callifera, Deiregyne flavoferruginea, Deiregyne hagsateri, Deiregyne velutina, Deiregyne hio,
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-56869: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.