Status:
valid
Authors:
Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 87: 57 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650134
Common Names
- Furcata Diplatia
- Furcata Foamflower
- Furcata False Foxglove
Description
Diplatia furcata (also called Forked Diplatia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to California and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It can be found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diplatia furcata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplatia furcata is yellow and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplatia furcata is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood branches and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.
Where to Find Diplatia furcata
Diplatia furcata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diplatia furcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplatia furcata?
Diplatia furcata
What is the common name of Diplatia furcata?
Furcata Diplatia
What is the natural habitat of Diplatia furcata?
Tropical deciduous forest
Species in the Diplatia genus
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,