Dissotis grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1082453
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 347 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081791
Common Names
- Dissotis grandiflora
- Large-Flowered Dissotis
- Large-Flowered Fairy Fan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissotis grandiflora (also called 'Large-flower Dissotis' and 'Large-flower Melastome', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dissotis grandiflora 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, headache, and stomachache.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dissotis grandiflora var. lambii (Hutch.) KeayDissotis grandiflora var. grandiflora
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dissotis grandiflora has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Dissotis grandiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is typically done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dissotis grandiflora
Dissotis grandiflora is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is typically found at elevations of 0-1000 m.
Species in the Dissotis genus
Dissotis elegans, Dissotis homblei, Dissotis lebrunii, Dissotis longisetosa, Dissotis swynnertonii, Dissotis bureaevii, Dissotis grandiflora, Dissotis densiflora, Dissotis leonensis, Dissotis splendens, Dissotis idanreensis, Dissotis hirsuta, Dissotis orientalis, Dissotis petiolata, Dissotis quinquenervis, Dissotis radicans, Dissotis findlaysonii,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303472: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.