Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
160148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Robyns & Lawalrée) A.Fern. & R.Fern.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 28: 70, in obs. (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159477

Common Names

  • Elegans Dissotis
  • Purple Velvet Plant
  • Velvet Plant

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Synonyms

  • Osbeckia elegans Robyns & Lawalrée [unknown]

Description

Dissotis elegans (also called Elegant False Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in moist, shady places and can reach a height of up to 1 meter.

Uses & Benefits

Dissotis elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dissotis elegans is white with a yellow center and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissotis elegans is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach a height of up to 1.5m. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Dissotis elegans

Dissotis elegans is native to tropical Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Zaire. It is also found in tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.

Dissotis elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dissotis elegans?

Dissotis elegans

What is the common name of Dissotis elegans?

Elegant Dissotis

What is the natural habitat of Dissotis elegans?

Tropical rainforests

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

Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' in the authors string.
André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.
Abílio Fernandes (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568470-1: Based on the initial data import