Wittmackia distans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distans
ID:
1412149
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griseb.) Aguirre-Santoro
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 633 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424614
Common Names
- Wittmackia distans
- Distant Wittmackia
- Distant-Leaf Wittmackia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wittmackia distans (also called Distans, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins. Its white flowers are small and fragrant. It grows in moist, humid forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Wittmackia distans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wittmackia distans has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wittmackia distans can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Divisions can be taken in spring or autumn and should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Wittmackia distans
Wittmackia distans is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Wittmackia distans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wittmackia distans?
Wittmackia distans
What is the common name of Wittmackia distans?
Wittmackia
Where is Wittmackia distans found?
Wittmackia distans is found in the tropical forests of South America.
Species in the Wittmackia genus
Wittmackia lingulata, Wittmackia patentissima, Wittmackia pendulispica, Wittmackia tentaculifera, Wittmackia ituberaensis, Wittmackia jamaicana, Wittmackia laesslei, Wittmackia laevigata, Wittmackia lingulatoides, Wittmackia maranguapensis, Wittmackia mesoamericana, Wittmackia negrilensis, Wittmackia penduliflora, Wittmackia gregaria, Wittmackia pernambucentris, Wittmackia polycephala, Wittmackia portoricensis, Wittmackia rohan-estyi, Wittmackia spinulosa, Wittmackia sulbahianensis, Wittmackia turbinocalyx, Wittmackia neoregelioides, Wittmackia antillana, Wittmackia abbreviata, Wittmackia altocaririensis, Wittmackia inermis, Wittmackia limae, Wittmackia bicolor, Wittmackia brasiliensis, Wittmackia burle-marxii, Wittmackia carvalhoi, Wittmackia caymanensis, Wittmackia distans, Wittmackia eriostachya, Wittmackia fawcettii, Wittmackia froesii, Wittmackia amorimii, Wittmackia urbaniana, Wittmackia andersoniana, Wittmackia canaliculata, Wittmackia linharesiorum, Wittmackia incompta, Wittmackia silvana, Wittmackia viridostigma,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165559-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].