Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Vollesen & I.Darbysh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(4)-45: 1. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331056
Common Names
- Duosperma kaessneri
- Kaessneri Duosperma
- Duosperma
Description
Duosperma kaessneri (also called Kaessner's Duosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Duosperma kaessneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duosperma kaessneri has yellow flowers with purple anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duosperma kaessneri is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Duosperma kaessneri
Duosperma kaessneri is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Duosperma kaessneri FAQ
What is the common name of Duosperma kaessneri?
Kaessner's duosperma
What is the growth habit of Duosperma kaessneri?
It is an evergreen shrub
What is the native range of Duosperma kaessneri?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Duosperma genus
Duosperma actinotrichum,
Duosperma dichotomum,
Duosperma glabratum,
Duosperma grandiflorum,
Duosperma latifolium,
Duosperma livingstoniense,
Duosperma longicalyx,
Duosperma parviflorum,
Duosperma porotoense,
Duosperma rehmannii,
Duosperma stoloniferum,
Duosperma subquadrangulare,
Duosperma tanzaniense,
Duosperma transvaalense,
Duosperma clarae,
Duosperma crenatum,
Duosperma cuprinum,
Duosperma densiflorum,
Duosperma fanshawei,
Duosperma fimbriatum,
Duosperma kilimandscharicum,
Duosperma nudantherum,
Duosperma quadrangulare,
Duosperma sessilifolium,
Duosperma trachyphyllum,
Duosperma kaessneri,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.