Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
glanduligera
ID:
925768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 27: 533 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925103



Common Names

  • Glanduligera Dissomeria
  • Glanduliger Dissomeria
  • Glanduligers Dissomeria


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Description

Dissomeria glanduligera (also called Glandular 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 glandular petals.

Uses & Benefits

Dissomeria glanduligera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dissomeria glanduligera 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 glanduligera 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 glanduligera

Dissomeria glanduligera is native to the 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,

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