Status:
valid
Authors:
Rich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 70 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396925
Common Names
- Diplasia Karatifolia
- Karatifolia Diplasia
- Karatifolia False-heath
Description
Diplasia karatifolia (also called 'Karatifolia Loose-strife', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers. It has a rosette of lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplasia karatifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplasia karatifolia has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplasia karatifolia is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until roots form.
Where to Find Diplasia karatifolia
Diplasia karatifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Diplasia karatifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplasia karatifolia?
Diplasia karatifolia
What is the common name of Diplasia karatifolia?
Karatifolia diplasia
What is the natural habitat of Diplasia karatifolia?
Diplasia karatifolia is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Diplasia genus
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:306585-1: 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].