Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
idanreensis
ID:
1227338

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

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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.

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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 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,