Dichromanthus aurantiacus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiacus
ID:
387881
Status:
valid
Authors:
(La Llave & Lex.) Salazar & Soto Arenas
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 17(3): 173 (2002).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000387213
Common Names
- Dichromanthus aurantiacus
- Orange Dichromanthus
- Orange-flowered Dichromanthus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichromanthus aurantiacus (also called Orange Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dichromanthus aurantiacus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its fruits are edible. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichromanthus aurantiacus is small, orange and star-shaped. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dichromanthus aurantiacus can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock in spring. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Dichromanthus aurantiacus
Dichromanthus aurantiacus is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Dichromanthus aurantiacus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichromanthus aurantiacus?
Dichromanthus aurantiacus
What is the common name of Dichromanthus aurantiacus?
Orange Dichromanthus
What is the natural habitat of Dichromanthus aurantiacus?
It is found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Dichromanthus genus
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-239467: Based on the initial data import
Pablo de La Llave (1773-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'La Llave' in the authors string.
Juan José Martínez de Lexarza (1772-1824): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lex.' in the authors string.
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Miguel Ángel Soto Arenas (1963-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soto Arenas' in the authors string.