Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
betancurii
ID:
1317764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Clavijo & J.L.Clark

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 221: 78 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330218


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Description

Drymonia betancurii (also called Betancur's Drymonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Colombia and is found in dry and moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Drymonia betancurii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drymonia betancurii is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf with a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymonia betancurii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Drymonia betancurii

Drymonia betancurii is native to Colombia.

Drymonia betancurii FAQ

What type of plant is Drymonia betancurii?

Drymonia betancurii is a type of flowering plant.

Where does Drymonia betancurii grow?

Drymonia betancurii is native to Colombia.

What are the care requirements for Drymonia betancurii?

Drymonia betancurii prefers bright, indirect light and moist soil.

Species in the Drymonia genus

Drymonia tomentulifera, Drymonia aciculata, Drymonia affinis, Drymonia alloplectoides, Drymonia ambonensis, Drymonia anisophylla, Drymonia antherocycla, Drymonia brochidodroma, Drymonia candida, Drymonia chiribogana, Drymonia coccinea, Drymonia conchocalyx, Drymonia coriacea, Drymonia crassa, Drymonia crenatiloba, Drymonia dodsonii, Drymonia doratostyla, Drymonia dressleri, Drymonia ecuadorensis, Drymonia erythroloma, Drymonia fimbriata, Drymonia flavida, Drymonia foliacea, Drymonia folsomii, Drymonia glandulosa, Drymonia guatemalensis, Drymonia hansteiniana, Drymonia hoppii, Drymonia killipii, Drymonia laciniosa, Drymonia lanceolata, Drymonia macrantha, Drymonia macrophylla, Drymonia microcalyx, Drymonia microphylla, Drymonia mortoniana, Drymonia multiflora, Drymonia oinochrophylla, Drymonia oxysepala, Drymonia parviflora, Drymonia peltata, Drymonia pendula, Drymonia pilifera, Drymonia psila, Drymonia psilocalyx, Drymonia pudica, Drymonia pulchra, Drymonia punctulata, Drymonia rhodoloma, Drymonia rubra,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

John Littner Clark (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Clark' in the authors string.
Laura Clavijo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clavijo' in the authors string.