Deiregyne obtecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtecta
ID:
938872
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 312. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938210
Common Names
- Deiregyne Obtecta
- Obtecta Orchid
- Obtecta Epidendrum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deiregyne obtecta (also called 'Obtect 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 obtecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deiregyne obtecta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deiregyne obtecta is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Peru and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Deiregyne obtecta
Deiregyne obtecta 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-56877: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.