Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
homblei
ID:
160162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) A.Fern. & R.Fern.

Source:
ipni

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 28: 69, in obs. (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159491

Common Names

  • Homblei Dissotis
  • Purple Velvet Plant
  • Velvet Plant

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Synonyms

  • Osbeckia homblei De Wild. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dissotis homblei 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 homblei 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 homblei is an evergreen, fast-growing shrub that can reach a height of up to 2m. 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 homblei

Dissotis homblei 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 homblei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dissotis homblei?

Dissotis homblei

What is the common name of Dissotis homblei?

Homble's Dissotis

What is the natural habitat of Dissotis homblei?

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

Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Rosette Batarda Fernandes (1916-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Fern.' 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:568503-1: Based on the initial data import