Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tamayoi
ID:
938886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 41: 851 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938224



Common Names

  • Deiregyne Tamayoi
  • Tamayoi Orchid
  • Tamayoi Epidendrum


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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deiregyne tamayoi 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 tamayoi 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 tamayoi

Deiregyne tamayoi 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-56890: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.