Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
amplectens
ID:
651013

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.Gates) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 4 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650345

Common Names

  • Diplopterys amplectens
  • Amplectens Diplopterys
  • Amplectens's Diplopterys

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Synonyms

  • Banisteriopsis amplectens B.Gates [unknown]

Description

Diplopterys amplectens (also called 'Banisteriopsis caapi', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest. It has large, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist soils and is often found in tropical forests, near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Diplopterys amplectens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diplopterys amplectens are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplopterys amplectens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Diplopterys amplectens

Diplopterys amplectens is native to tropical South America.

Diplopterys amplectens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplopterys amplectens?

Diplopterys amplectens

What is the natural habitat of Diplopterys amplectens?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Diplopterys amplectens?

Late spring and early summer

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2771177: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Charles Cavender Davis (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Davis' in the authors string.
Bronwen Gates (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gates' in the authors string.