Diaphananthe vagans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vagans
ID:
1321953
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lindl.) P.J.Cribb & Carlsward
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 71: 46 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334407
Common Names
- Diaphananthe vagans
- Vagans Diaphananthe
- Diaphananthe's Vagans
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diaphananthe vagans (also called Vagans, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South America, where it is found in moist, rocky soils in alpine meadows and tundra habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diaphananthe vagans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diaphananthe vagans is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diaphananthe vagans is an epiphytic orchid that is best propagated by division. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, organic potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Diaphananthe vagans
Diaphananthe vagans can be found in Gabon.
Diaphananthe vagans FAQ
What is the common name of Diaphananthe vagans?
Vagans
What is the natural habitat of Diaphananthe vagans?
It is native to Madagascar.
What are the characteristics of Diaphananthe vagans?
It has a short stem and oval-shaped, green leaves. The white flowers have five petals and are bell-shaped.
Species in the Diaphananthe genus
Diaphananthe bidens, Diaphananthe ceriflora, Diaphananthe divitiflora, Diaphananthe dorotheae, Diaphananthe eggelingii, Diaphananthe fragrantissima, Diaphananthe garayana, Diaphananthe lorifolia, Diaphananthe pellucida, Diaphananthe plehniana, Diaphananthe sanfordiana, Diaphananthe sarcorhynchoides, Diaphananthe subclavata, Diaphananthe suborbicularis, Diaphananthe trigonopetala, Diaphananthe vandiformis, Diaphananthe welwitschii, Diaphananthe odoratissima, Diaphananthe gabonensis, Diaphananthe ichneumonea, Diaphananthe lanceolata, Diaphananthe lecomtei, Diaphananthe letouzeyi, Diaphananthe sarcophylla, Diaphananthe spiralis, Diaphananthe thomensis, Diaphananthe vagans, Diaphananthe vesicata, Diaphananthe lebelii,
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
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Barbara Sue Carlsward (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlsward' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123397-1: Based on the initial data import