Disterigma verruculatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verruculatum
ID:
509761
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pedraza
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 60: 8 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509093
Common Names
- Disterigma Verruculatum
- Verruculatum Disterigma
- Disterigma Verruculatum Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disterigma verruculatum (also called Verruculate 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 verruculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Disterigma verruculatum has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The fruits are ovoid, yellowish-brown drupes with a single seed. The seedlings have a single, oval cotyledon and a long hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disterigma verruculatum 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 verruculatum
Disterigma verruculatum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Disterigma verruculatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disterigma verruculatum?
Disterigma verruculatum
What is the common name of Disterigma verruculatum?
Verrucose Disterigma
What is the natural habitat of Disterigma verruculatum?
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
References
Paola Pedraza (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedraza' in the authors string.