Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
163194

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.F.Maxwell

Source:
ipni

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 33(2): 321 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162523

Common Names

  • Dissochaeta spectabilis
  • Spectabilis Dissochaeta
  • Dissochaeta Beauty

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Synonyms

  • Dissochaeta marumioides Furtado [illegitimate]

Description

Dissochaeta spectabilis (also called 'Spectabilis Dissochaeta', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Himalayas, and is typically found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dissochaeta spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dissochaeta spectabilis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green plants with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissochaeta spectabilis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.

Where to Find Dissochaeta spectabilis

Dissochaeta spectabilis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Dissochaeta spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta spectabilis?

Dissochaeta spectabilis

What is the common name of Dissochaeta spectabilis?

Spectabilis Dissochaeta

What is the habitat of Dissochaeta spectabilis?

It is found in the moist deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.

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