Diaphananthe spiralis - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiralis
ID:
1321951
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Stévart & Droissart) P.J.Cribb & Carlsward
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 71: 45 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334405
Common Names
- Diaphananthe spiralis
- Spiralis Diaphananthe
- Diaphananthe's Spiralis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diaphananthe spiralis (also called Spiralis, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South America, where it is found in moist, rocky soils in alpine meadows and tundra habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diaphananthe spiralis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diaphananthe spiralis is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Diaphananthe spiralis can be found in Gabon.
Diaphananthe spiralis FAQ
What is the common name of Diaphananthe spiralis?
Spiralis
What is the natural habitat of Diaphananthe spiralis?
It is native to Madagascar.
What are the characteristics of Diaphananthe spiralis?
It has a short stem and oval-shaped, green leaves. The white flowers have five petals and are bell-shaped.
Species in the Diaphananthe genus
Diaphananthe bidens, Diaphananthe ceriflora, Diaphananthe divitiflora, Diaphananthe dorotheae, Diaphananthe eggelingii, Diaphananthe fragrantissima, Diaphananthe garayana, Diaphananthe lorifolia, Diaphananthe pellucida, Diaphananthe plehniana, Diaphananthe sanfordiana, Diaphananthe sarcorhynchoides, Diaphananthe subclavata, Diaphananthe suborbicularis, Diaphananthe trigonopetala, Diaphananthe vandiformis, Diaphananthe welwitschii, Diaphananthe odoratissima, Diaphananthe gabonensis, Diaphananthe ichneumonea, Diaphananthe lanceolata, Diaphananthe lecomtei, Diaphananthe letouzeyi, Diaphananthe sarcophylla, Diaphananthe spiralis, Diaphananthe thomensis, Diaphananthe vagans, Diaphananthe vesicata, Diaphananthe lebelii,
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
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Tariq Stévart (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stévart' in the authors string.
Barbara Sue Carlsward (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlsward' in the authors string.
Vincent Droissart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Droissart' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77123395-1: Based on the initial data import