Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 3: 223 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943403
Common Names
- Dienia
- Carinata Dienia
- Carinata Tree
Description
Dienia carinata (also called 'Carinata', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall. It has large, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dienia carinata is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dienia carinata has bright yellow flowers with dark centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dienia carinata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Dienia carinata
Dienia carinata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Dienia 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,