Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Perrier) Randrian. & Lowry
Source:
tro
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Boissiera 71: 53 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277939
Common Names
- Abrahamia ditimena
- Abrahamia
- Ditimena
Description
Abrahamia ditimena (also called Ditimena Abrahamia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a single stem with lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is found in open areas, especially in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Abrahamia ditimena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Abrahamia ditimena is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Abrahamia ditimena is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in autumn or early spring. The plants should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every month during the growing season.
Where to Find Abrahamia ditimena
Abrahamia ditimena can be found in the tropical and subtropical dry forests of Mexico and Central America.
Abrahamia ditimena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Abrahamia ditimena?
Abrahamia ditimena
What is the common name of Abrahamia ditimena?
Ditimena Abrahamia
What is the natural habitat of Abrahamia ditimena?
Tropical forests
Species in the Abrahamia genus
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,