Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
crenata
ID:
925767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 362 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925102



Common Names

  • Crenata Dissomeria
  • Crenat Dissomeria
  • Crenats Dissomeria


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Description

Dissomeria crenata (also called Crenate Dissomeria, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to Australia and New Zealand, and is found in wet forests and along streams. It has a large, white flower with a yellow-green centre and crenate petals.

Uses & Benefits

Dissomeria crenata is a species of plant that is often used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or as a border plant. The leaves and flowers of this plant are also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dissomeria crenata has small, white flowers with a yellow-green centre. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissomeria crenata can be propagated through seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Dissomeria crenata

Dissomeria crenata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Species in the Dissomeria genus

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4773162: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.