Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Gates) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 13 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507025
Common Names
- Diplopterys rondoniensis
- Rondoni Diplopterys
- Rondoni Leafcup
Synonyms
- Banisteriopsis rondoniensis B.Gates [unknown]
Description
Diplopterys rondoniensis (also called Rondonian 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 rondoniensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diplopterys rondoniensis 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 rondoniensis is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in autumn.
Where to Find Diplopterys rondoniensis
Diplopterys rondoniensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Diplopterys rondoniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplopterys rondoniensis?
Diplopterys rondoniensis
What is the common name of Diplopterys rondoniensis?
Rondoniensis
What is the natural habitat of Diplopterys rondoniensis?
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,