Maschalocephalus dinklagei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dinklagei
ID:
470856
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 28: 148 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470188
Common Names
- Dinklagei Maschalocephalus
- Dinklagei Maschalocephalus Orchid
- Dinklagei Maschalocephalus Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Maschalocephalus dinklagei (also called Dinklage's maschalocephalus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to North America. It has a short, tufted stem and narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas such as wetlands, streams, and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Maschalocephalus dinklagei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Maschalocephalus dinklagei has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Maschalocephalus dinklagei is a perennial herb with a rhizome. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Maschalocephalus dinklagei
Maschalocephalus dinklagei can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Maschalocephalus dinklagei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Maschalocephalus dinklagei?
Maschalocephalus dinklagei
What type of plant is Maschalocephalus dinklagei?
Maschalocephalus dinklagei is a perennial herb.
Where does Maschalocephalus dinklagei grow?
Maschalocephalus dinklagei grows in moist, shady areas in Central and South America.
Species in the Maschalocephalus genus
Species in the Rapateaceae family
Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,
References
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:715246-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.