Dissochaeta inappendiculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inappendiculata
ID:
160077
Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
ipni
Year:
1831
Citation Micro:
Flora 14: 499 (1831)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159406
Common Names
- Dissochaeta inappendiculata
- Inappendiculata Dissochaeta
- Dissochaeta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissochaeta inappendiculata (also called Inappendiculate Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in moist and shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Dissochaeta inappendiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dissochaeta inappendiculata is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissochaeta inappendiculata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dissochaeta inappendiculata
Dissochaeta inappendiculata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dissochaeta inappendiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta inappendiculata?
Dissochaeta inappendiculata
What is the family of Dissochaeta inappendiculata?
Acanthaceae
What is the habitat of Dissochaeta inappendiculata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Dissochaeta genus
Dissochaeta acmura, Dissochaeta alstonii, Dissochaeta angiensis, Dissochaeta annulata, Dissochaeta axillaris, Dissochaeta bakhuizenii, Dissochaeta biligulata, Dissochaeta cummingii, Dissochaeta densiflora, Dissochaeta fallax, Dissochaeta gracilis, Dissochaeta inappendiculata, Dissochaeta intermedia, Dissochaeta leprosa, Dissochaeta malayana, Dissochaeta nodosa, Dissochaeta punctulata, Dissochaeta rubiginosa, Dissochaeta sagittata, Dissochaeta schumannii, Dissochaeta vacillans, Dissochaeta glandiformis, Dissochaeta spectabilis, Dissochaeta pallida, Dissochaeta celebica, Dissochaeta bracteata, Dissochaeta rectandra, Dissochaeta brassii, Dissochaeta griffithii, Dissochaeta horrida,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568364-1: Based on the initial data import