Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
disjunctus
ID:
386352

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mast.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 25 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385684



Common Names

  • Dapsilanthus Disjunctus
  • Disjunctus Plant
  • Disjunctus Flower


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Synonyms

  • Leptocarpus disjunctus Mast. [unknown]
  • Leptocarpus sanaensis Masam. [unknown]

Description

Dapsilanthus disjunctus (also called Disjunct Dapsilanthus, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a thin, green stem and its leaves are small and oval-shaped. It grows in moist, shady areas and can survive in high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Dapsilanthus disjunctus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dapsilanthus disjunctus has small yellow flowers with red centers and green seed pods that contain small black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dapsilanthus disjunctus is a species of orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat moss and perlite. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dapsilanthus disjunctus

Dapsilanthus disjunctus is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Dapsilanthus disjunctus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dapsilanthus disjunctus?

Dapsilanthus disjunctus

What is the common name of Dapsilanthus disjunctus?

Disjunct Dapsilanthus

What type of plant is Dapsilanthus disjunctus?

Orchid

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239178: Based on the initial data import
Maxwell Tylden Masters (1833-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mast.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.