Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
rimbachii
ID:
653042

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.C.Sm.) Luteyn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 54(147): 258 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652374

Common Names

  • Rimbachii Disterigma
  • Disterigma Rimbachii
  • Rimbachii

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Synonyms

  • Ceratostema rimbachii A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Sphyrospermum venustum A.C.Sm. [valid]
  • Pellegrinia rimbachii (A.C.Sm.) Sleumer [valid]
  • Plutarchia rimbachii (A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm. [valid]

Description

Disterigma rimbachii (also called Rimbachii Disterigma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests and on the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Disterigma rimbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disterigma rimbachii has white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disterigma rimbachii is a slow-growing, succulent plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water only when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Disterigma rimbachii

Disterigma rimbachii is native to Mexico.

Disterigma rimbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disterigma rimbachii?

Disterigma rimbachii

What type of plant is Disterigma rimbachii?

Disterigma rimbachii is a shrub

Where does Disterigma rimbachii grow?

Disterigma rimbachii grows in Central and South America

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

References