Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
fragrantissima
ID:
942807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 100 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942145

Common Names

  • Diaphananthe fragrantissima
  • Fragrantissima Plant
  • Diaphananthe Plant

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Description

Diaphananthe fragrantissima (also called 'Most Fragrant Diaphananthe', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, where it grows on other trees and shrubs, and is also found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diaphananthe fragrantissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diaphananthe fragrantissima are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and round, with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diaphananthe fragrantissima is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Diaphananthe fragrantissima

Diaphananthe fragrantissima is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60582: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.