Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
sepium
ID:
507697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Juss.) W.R.Anderson & C.Davis

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 13 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507029

Common Names

  • Diplopterys sepium
  • Sepium Diplopterys
  • Sepium Leafcup

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Synonyms

  • Banisteria sepium A.Juss. [unknown]
  • Banisteriopsis sepium (A.Juss.) B.Gates [unknown]

Description

Diplopterys sepium (also called Sepium Diplopterys, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in sandy and gravelly soils, often in dry areas, and can reach up to 10 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Diplopterys sepium 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 sepium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplopterys sepium 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 sepium

Diplopterys sepium is native to South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Diplopterys sepium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplopterys sepium?

Diplopterys sepium

What is the family of Diplopterys sepium?

Malpighiaceae

Where is Diplopterys sepium native to?

Brazil

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-2604200: Based on the initial data import
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.
Charles Cavender Davis (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Davis' in the authors string.