Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
cururuensis
ID:
651022

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Gates

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 30: 215 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650354

Common Names

  • Cururu Diplopterys
  • Diplopterys cururuensis
  • Liana de Cururu

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Description

Diplopterys cururuensis (also called 'Cururu Vine', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to the tropical regions of South America. 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 cururuensis 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 cururuensis 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 cururuensis 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 cururuensis

Diplopterys cururuensis is native to tropical South America.

Diplopterys cururuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplopterys cururuensis?

Diplopterys cururuensis

What is the natural habitat of Diplopterys cururuensis?

Grassy slopes and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Diplopterys cururuensis?

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-2771185: Based on the initial data import
Bronwen Gates (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gates' in the authors string.