Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
hiatum
ID:
509760

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pedraza

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 60: 5 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509092

Common Names

  • Disterigma Hiatum
  • Hiatum Disterigma
  • Disterigma Hiatum Plant

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Description

Disterigma hiatum (also called Hiatus Disterigma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cactaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Disterigma hiatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disterigma hiatum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disterigma hiatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Disterigma hiatum

Disterigma hiatum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Disterigma hiatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disterigma hiatum?

Disterigma hiatum

What is the common name of Disterigma hiatum?

Hiatus Disterigma

What is the natural habitat of Disterigma hiatum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

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