Diplopterys mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
651028
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Gates
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 30: 215 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650360
Common Names
- Mexican Diplopterys
- Diplopterys mexicana
- Liana Mexicana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplopterys mexicana (also called 'Mexican Vine', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to the tropical regions of Mexico. 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 mexicana 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 mexicana are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplopterys mexicana 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 mexicana
Diplopterys mexicana is native to tropical South America.
Diplopterys mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplopterys mexicana?
Diplopterys mexicana
What is the family of Diplopterys mexicana?
Malpighiaceae
What is the distribution of Diplopterys mexicana?
Endemic to Mexico
Species in the Diplopterys genus
Diplopterys cristata, Diplopterys erianthera, Diplopterys heterostyla, Diplopterys hypericifolia, Diplopterys krukoffii, Diplopterys leiocarpa, Diplopterys longialata, Diplopterys lucida, Diplopterys lutea, Diplopterys nigrescens, Diplopterys nutans, Diplopterys patula, Diplopterys peruviana, Diplopterys platyptera, Diplopterys populifolia, Diplopterys pubipetala, Diplopterys rondoniensis, Diplopterys schunkei, Diplopterys sepium, Diplopterys valvata, Diplopterys virgultosa, Diplopterys woytkowskii, Diplopterys amplectens, Diplopterys bahiana, Diplopterys cabrerana, Diplopterys cachimbensis, Diplopterys caduciflora, Diplopterys carvalhoi, Diplopterys cururuensis, Diplopterys mexicana, Diplopterys pauciflora,
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-2771190: Based on the initial data import
Bronwen Gates (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Gates' in the authors string.