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Common Names
- Disterigma bocatorense
- Bocatore Disterigma
- Panama Disterigma
Uses & Benefits
Disterigma bocatorense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disterigma bocatorense has white or pink flowers, each with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Disterigma bocatorense is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Disterigma bocatorense
Disterigma bocatorense is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Species in the Disterigma genus
Disterigma acuminatum,
Disterigma cryptocalyx,
Disterigma agathosmoides,
Disterigma alaternoides,
Disterigma appendiculatum,
Disterigma baguense,
Disterigma balslevii,
Disterigma bocatorense,
Disterigma bracteatum,
Disterigma campanulatum,
Disterigma campii,
Disterigma chocoanum,
Disterigma codonanthum,
Disterigma cryptocalyx,
Disterigma cuspidatum,
Disterigma dissimile,
Disterigma dumontii,
Disterigma ecuadorense,
Disterigma elassanthum,
Disterigma empetrifolium,
Disterigma fortunense,
Disterigma hammelii,
Disterigma hiatum,
Disterigma humboldtii,
Disterigma leucanthum,
Disterigma luteynii,
Disterigma micranthum,
Disterigma microphyllum,
Disterigma noyesiae,
Disterigma ollacheum,
Disterigma ovatum,
Disterigma pallidum,
Disterigma panamense,
Disterigma parallelinerve,
Disterigma pentandrum,
Disterigma pernettyoides,
Disterigma pilosum,
Disterigma pseudokillipiella,
Disterigma rimbachii,
Disterigma staphelioides,
Disterigma stereophyllum,
Disterigma synanthum,
Disterigma terniflorum,
Disterigma trimerum,
Disterigma ulei,
Disterigma utleyorum,
Disterigma verruculatum,
Disterigma weberbaueri,
Species in the Ericaceae family