Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
calcareum
ID:
1412369

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.N.Long & Aver.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 195. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424834


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Description

Dendrolirium calcareum (also called Dendrolirium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asparagaceae, native to Madagascar. It has a rosette of linear leaves, with white flowers in a spike-like inflorescence. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrolirium calcareum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrolirium calcareum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrolirium calcareum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Dendrolirium calcareum

Dendrolirium calcareum is native to India.

Dendrolirium calcareum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrolirium calcareum?

Dendrolirium calcareum

What type of plant is Dendrolirium calcareum?

It is a type of succulent plant

Where is Dendrolirium calcareum found?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
Henrik Ærenlund Pedersen (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Pedersen' in the authors string.
Vu Ngoc Long: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.N.Long' in the authors string.
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.