Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
aspera
ID:
647075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 27: t. 2646 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646407

Common Names

  • Aspera Didesmandra
  • Didesmandra Aspera
  • Aspera Dictyoneura

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Description

Didesmandra aspera (also called 'Rough Didesmandra', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has thin, wiry stems that can reach up to 1.5 m in length and have small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Didesmandra aspera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Didesmandra aspera is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Didesmandra aspera can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, the plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-draining soil. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Didesmandra aspera

Didesmandra aspera can be found in the Mediterranean region, including in Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Didesmandra aspera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Didesmandra aspera?

Didesmandra aspera

What is the natural habitat of Didesmandra aspera?

Didesmandra aspera is native to Central and South America.

What is the average height of Didesmandra aspera?

Didesmandra aspera can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.

Species in the Didesmandra genus

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2767122: Based on the initial data import
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.