Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.G.Camus) Peitz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Naturwiss. Vereins Wuppertal 25: 190 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936375
Common Names
- Dactylodenia legrandiana
- Legrandiana Palm
- Legrandiana Cycad
Description
Dactylodenia legrandiana (also called Legrand's dactylodenia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a thick, woody rootstock. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, limestone habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylodenia legrandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dactylodenia legrandiana are white or pink with a yellow center, and are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dactylodenia legrandiana is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Dactylodenia legrandiana
Dactylodenia legrandiana can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and Algeria.
Species in the Dactylodenia genus
Dactylodenia engelii,
Dactylodenia evansii,
Dactylodenia sursesis,
Dactylodenia ettlingeriana,
Dactylodenia aravardii,
Dactylodenia cookei,
Dactylodenia fuchsii,
Dactylodenia heinzeliana,
Dactylodenia jeanjeanii,
Dactylodenia klingeana,
Dactylodenia lawalreei,
Dactylodenia lebrunii,
Dactylodenia legrandiana,
Dactylodenia raetica,
Dactylodenia regeliana,
Dactylodenia st-quintinii,
Dactylodenia toussaintiorum,
Dactylodenia varia,
Dactylodenia vitosensis,
Dactylodenia wintonii,
Dactylodenia zollikoferi,
Dactylodenia cookei,
Dactylodenia fuchsii,
Dactylodenia heinzeliana,
Dactylodenia jeanjeanii,
Dactylodenia varia,
Dactylodenia wintonii,
Dactylodenia jacksonii,
Dactylodenia tourensis,
Dactylodenia berninaensis,
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,