Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) A.N.Rao
Source:
ipni
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bull. Arunachal Forest Res. 26: 103 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335192
Common Names
- Ferrugineum Dendrolirium
- Ferrugineum Spring Dendrolirium
- Ferrugineum Mountain Dendrolirium
Description
Dendrolirium ferrugineum (also called Rusty Dendrolirium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with white flowers, native to India and Myanmar. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrub forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrolirium ferrugineum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source in some parts of Asia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrolirium ferrugineum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrolirium ferrugineum is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dendrolirium ferrugineum
Dendrolirium ferrugineum is native to India and can be found in the wild in this region.
Dendrolirium ferrugineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrolirium ferrugineum?
Dendrolirium ferrugineum
What is the common name of Dendrolirium ferrugineum?
Rusty Dendrolirium
What is the natural habitat of Dendrolirium ferrugineum?
It is native to India.
Species in the Dendrolirium genus
Dendrolirium lasiopetalum,
Dendrolirium tomentosum,
Dendrolirium ornatum,
Dendrolirium ferrugineum,
Dendrolirium kamlangense,
Dendrolirium andamanicum,
Dendrolirium calcareum,
Dendrolirium laniceps,
Dendrolirium latilabellum,
Dendrolirium sicarium,
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,