Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
yucundaa
ID:
912886

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salazar & García-Mend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 80: 24 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912221



Common Names

  • Dichromanthus yucundaa
  • Yucundaa Dichromanthus
  • Dichromanthus Yucundaa


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Description

Dichromanthus yucundaa (also called Yucundaa Waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dichromanthus yucundaa is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Dichromanthus yucundaa is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichromanthus yucundaa is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dichromanthus yucundaa

Dichromanthus yucundaa is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

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-457142: Based on the initial data import
Gerardo A. Salazar (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salazar' in the authors string.
Abisai Josue García-Mendoza (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Mend.' in the authors string.