Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
allenii
ID:
946451

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.G.Hills

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 15(3): 171 (2000).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945789



Common Names

  • Allen's Dressleria
  • Allen's Star-flower
  • Allen's Pentas


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Description

Dressleria allenii (also called 'Allen's Dressleria', among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dressleria allenii is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caucasus. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dressleria allenii flower is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dressleria allenii is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is a slow-growing species and can take up to 3 years to reach maturity. Propagation is done through seed or division of the rhizome. Cultivation requires a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position. It is best to water the plants regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering as it can cause root rot.

Where to Find Dressleria allenii

Dressleria allenii can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

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-64214: Based on the initial data import
Harold George Hills (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Hills' in the authors string.