Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. i. 211 (1927); Hutchinson & D
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001226660
Common Names
- Dissotis leonensis
- Leonensis Dissotis
- Leonensis Pinkflower
Description
Dissotis leonensis (also called Leon 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 leonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dissotis leonensis 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 leonensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or autumn and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. Once established, it requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Dissotis leonensis
Dissotis leonensis is native to Costa Rica.
Dissotis leonensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissotis leonensis?
Dissotis leonensis
What type of plant is Dissotis leonensis?
It is a shrub
Where is Dissotis leonensis found?
It is found in Central America
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,