Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Species:
orobanchoides
ID:
388910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) Miers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. London 1: 61 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388242

Common Names

  • Orobanchoides Dictyostega
  • Orobanchoides Dictyostegas
  • Orobanchoides Dictyostegas

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Description

Dictyostega orobanchoides (also called Orobanchoid Dictyostega, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate. It is found in the understory of the Atlantic Forest, in humid and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dictyostega orobanchoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dictyostega orobanchoides sub. orobanchoides
Dictyostega orobanchoides sub. parviflora (Benth.) Snelders & Maas
Dictyostega orobanchoides sub. purdieana (Benth.) Snelders & Maas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dictyostega orobanchoides is white, bell-shaped, and fragrant. The seed is small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and yellowish-green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dictyostega orobanchoides is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dictyostega orobanchoides

Dictyostega orobanchoides can be found in Central and South America.

Dictyostega orobanchoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dictyostega orobanchoides?

Dictyostega orobanchoides

What is the common name of Dictyostega orobanchoides?

Orobanche-like Dictyostega

What type of plant is Dictyostega orobanchoides?

Herb

Species in the Dictyostega genus

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30045953-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.