Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 668 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396891
Common Names
- African Diplacrum
- Diplacrum africanum
- Africanum Diplacrum
Description
Diplacrum africanum (also called African yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Africa. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diplacrum africanum is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplacrum africanum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplacrum africanum is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in late spring or early summer. Dig up the plant and divide the clumps into smaller sections, then replant in a light, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Diplacrum africanum
Diplacrum africanum can be found in Africa.
Diplacrum africanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplacrum africanum?
Diplacrum africanum
What is the natural habitat of Diplacrum africanum?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Africa
What are the common uses of Diplacrum africanum?
Medicinal, ornamental, and timber
Species in the Diplacrum genus
Diplacrum africanum,
Diplacrum capitatum,
Diplacrum caricinum,
Diplacrum exiguum,
Diplacrum guianense,
Diplacrum mitracarpoides,
Diplacrum pygmaeopsis,
Diplacrum pygmaeum,
Diplacrum reticulatum,
Diplacrum poklei,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306569-1: 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].