Status:
valid
Authors:
Brenan
Source:
tro
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5(2): 214 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226676
Common Names
- Dissotis idanreensis
- Idanreensis Dissotis
- Idanreensis Pinkflower
Description
Dissotis idanreensis (also called Idanre Dissotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dissotis idanreensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dissotis idanreensis has small, yellowish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dissotis idanreensis is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to China, where it grows in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white or yellow flowers. It is best grown in a sheltered spot in full sun, in moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dissotis idanreensis
Dissotis idanreensis is native to Cameroon.
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,