Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
divaricatus
ID:
647805

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. , prepr., a.s., 3: 36 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647137

Common Names

  • Dielsiothamnus divaricatus
  • Divaricatus Dielsiothamnus
  • Dielsiothamnus

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Description

Dielsiothamnus divaricatus (also called Divaricate Dielsiothamnus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in lowland rainforest, dry deciduous forest, and along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Diflugossa subnudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dielsiothamnus divaricatus has small white flowers with yellow centres and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dielsiothamnus divaricatus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 2 feet (0.6 m) tall. It has small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dielsiothamnus divaricatus

Dielsiothamnus divaricatus is native to tropical rainforests in South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal.

Dielsiothamnus divaricatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dielsiothamnus divaricatus?

Dielsiothamnus divaricatus

What is the common name of Dielsiothamnus divaricatus?

Divaricatus

Where is Dielsiothamnus divaricatus found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia

Species in the Dielsiothamnus genus

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72823-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.