Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
virginea
ID:
946177

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bolus) H.P.Linder & Kurzweil

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 25: 230 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945515



Common Names

  • Virginea Dragonmouth
  • Virginea Dragon's Mouth
  • Virginea Dragonmouth Mint


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Description

Dracomonticola virginea (also called Virgin Dragonhead, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to Central Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dracomonticola virginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive yellow-orange flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracomonticola virginea has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracomonticola virginea is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a well-drained soil. The plants will reach a height of about 1-2 feet and will bloom in mid-summer. Deadhead the flowers to encourage more blooms. The plants can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Dracomonticola virginea

Dracomonticola virginea can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan.

Species in the Dracomonticola 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-63953: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Linder (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.P.Linder' in the authors string.
Hubert Kurzweil (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurzweil' in the authors string.