Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nied.) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 12 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507021
Common Names
- Diplopterys peruviana
- Peruviana Diplopterys
- Diplopterys Peruviana
Synonyms
- Banisteria peruviana Nied. [unknown]
- Banisteriopsis peruviana (Nied.) B.Gates [unknown]
Description
Diplopterys peruviana (also called Peruvian Diplopterys, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and a hairy underside.
Uses & Benefits
Diplopterys peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplopterys peruviana has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplopterys peruviana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown from seed, but the seed must be fresh and sown immediately. Division can be done in early spring or fall. The plant can be divided into several sections and each section can be planted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Diplopterys peruviana
Diplopterys peruviana is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Diplopterys peruviana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplopterys peruviana?
Diplopterys peruviana
What is the common name of Diplopterys peruviana?
Peruviana
What is the natural habitat of Diplopterys peruviana?
Grassy and rocky areas
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,