Status:
valid
Authors:
(Seidenf.) Schuit., Y.P.Ng & H.A.Pedersen
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 186(2): 195. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424836
Description
Dendrolirium latilabellum (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 latilabellum 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 latilabellum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrolirium latilabellum 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 latilabellum
Dendrolirium latilabellum is native to India.
Dendrolirium latilabellum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrolirium latilabellum?
Dendrolirium latilabellum
What is the family of Dendrolirium latilabellum?
Asparagaceae
What is the habitat of Dendrolirium latilabellum?
Tropical rainforests
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,
References
Yan Peng Ng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Ng' in the authors string.