Status:
valid
Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Hammel
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76(3): 927 (1989):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658900
Common Names
- Dystovomita Paniculata
- Paniculate Dystovomita
- Paniculate False-Mint
Synonyms
- Rheedia paniculata Donn.Sm. [unknown]
- Chrysochlamys clusiifolia panamaensis Maguire [unknown]
- Dystovomita pittieri (Engl.) D'Arcy [unknown]
- Tovomita pittieri Engl. [unknown]
Description
Dystovomita paniculata (also called Panicled Dystovomita, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Clusiaceae family. It is a shrub, with a height of up to 3 meters. It is native to India, Southeast Asia, and the western Pacific Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dystovomita paniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dystovomita paniculata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dystovomita paniculata is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family, Amaranthaceae. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Dystovomita paniculata
Dystovomita paniculata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Dystovomita paniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dystovomita paniculata?
Dystovomita paniculata
What is the common name of Dystovomita paniculata?
Panicled Dystovomita
What is the family of Dystovomita paniculata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Dystovomita genus
Species in the Clusiaceae family
Agasthiyamalaia pauciflora,
Allanblackia floribunda,
Allanblackia gabonensis,
Allanblackia kimbiliensis,
Allanblackia kisonghi,
Allanblackia marienii,
Allanblackia staneriana,
Allanblackia stuhlmannii,
Allanblackia ulugurensis,
Chrysochlamys allenii,
Chrysochlamys alterninervia,
Chrysochlamys angustifolia,
Chrysochlamys balboa,
Chrysochlamys bracteolata,
Chrysochlamys caribaea,
Chrysochlamys colombiana,
Chrysochlamys conferta,
Chrysochlamys cuneata,
Chrysochlamys dependens,
Chrysochlamys eclipes,
Chrysochlamys floribunda,
Chrysochlamys glauca,
Chrysochlamys gloriosa,
Chrysochlamys goudotii,
Chrysochlamys guatemaltecana,
Chrysochlamys laxa,
Chrysochlamys macrophylla,
Chrysochlamys membranacea,
Chrysochlamys membrillensis,
Chrysochlamys micrantha,
Chrysochlamys multiflora,
Chrysochlamys myrcioides,
Chrysochlamys nicaraguensis,
Chrysochlamys pachypoda,
Chrysochlamys pauciflora,
Chrysochlamys pavonii,
Chrysochlamys psychotriifolia,
Chrysochlamys silvicola,
Chrysochlamys skutchii,
Chrysochlamys tenuifolia,
Chrysochlamys tenuis,
Chrysochlamys ulei,
Chrysochlamys weberbaueri,
Chrysochlamys chrisharonii,
Clusia nipensis,
Clusia pachamamae,
Clusia abbottii,
Clusia acuminata,
Clusia aemygdioi,
Clusia alainii,