Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bufonis
ID:
946179

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer & Hirtz) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 61: 4 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945517



Common Names

  • Bufonis Dragonmouth
  • Bufonis Dragon's Mouth
  • Bufonis Dragonmouth Mint


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Description

Draconanthes bufonis (also called Toad 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

Draconanthes bufonis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive red-orange flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Draconanthes bufonis 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

Draconanthes bufonis can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in well-drained soil. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 4-6 weeks. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Draconanthes bufonis

Draconanthes bufonis can be found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan.

Species in the Draconanthes 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-63956: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.