Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
obtecta
ID:
938872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Schweinf.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 28(4): 312. 1982 [1980 publ. 1982]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938210

Common Names

  • Deiregyne Obtecta
  • Obtecta Orchid
  • Obtecta Epidendrum

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Description

Deiregyne obtecta (also called 'Obtect Deiregyne', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Guatemala. It typically grows in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Deiregyne obtecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deiregyne obtecta has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deiregyne obtecta is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Peru and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Deiregyne obtecta

Deiregyne obtecta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56877: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.