Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mirabilis
ID:
947461

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garay in Garay & Dunst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Venez. Orchids Ill. 5: 70 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946799

Common Names

  • Dunstervillea mirabilis
  • Miraculous Dunstervillea
  • Miraculous Durian

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Description

Dunstervillea mirabilis (also called 'Miracle Sage', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and gray-green foliage. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dunstervillea mirabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dunstervillea mirabilis are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dunstervillea mirabilis is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can reach a height of up to 10 feet. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination, which can take up to three weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Dunstervillea mirabilis

Dunstervillea mirabilis is native to the Caribbean.

Species in the Dunstervillea 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-65190: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Galfrid C.K. Dunsterville (1905-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunst.' in the authors string.