Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ramirezii
ID:
938882

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.González

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Bot. Univ. Guadalajara 1: 513 (1993 publ. 1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938220



Common Names

  • Deiregyne Ramirezii
  • Ramirezii Orchid
  • Ramirezii Epidendrum


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Description

Deiregyne ramirezii (also called 'Ramirez's 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 ramirezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deiregyne ramirezii has flowers that are white with a yellow lip, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deiregyne ramirezii 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 ramirezii

Deiregyne ramirezii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

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-56886: Based on the initial data import
Roberto González Tamayo (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.González' in the authors string.