Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
orcuttiana
ID:
646920

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) Pennell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 99: 190 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646252



Common Names

  • Dicranostegia orcuttiana
  • Orcutt's Dicranostegia
  • Orcutt's Bristle-fern


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Description

Dicranostegia orcuttiana (also called Dicranostegia orcuttiana, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with short, thick rhizomes and short-stalked leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dicranostegia orcuttiana is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicranostegia orcuttiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranostegia orcuttiana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Dicranostegia orcuttiana

Dicranostegia orcuttiana can be found in western North America.

Dicranostegia orcuttiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicranostegia orcuttiana?

Dicranostegia orcuttiana

What is the family of Dicranostegia orcuttiana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dicranostegia orcuttiana?

Orcutt's dicranostegia

Species in the Dicranostegia genus

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:79946-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].