Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
recurvum
ID:
944693

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 18: t. 1522 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944031

Common Names

  • Diplocentrum
  • Recurvum
  • Diplocentrum recurvum

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Description

Diplocentrum recurvum (also called Recurved Diplocentrum, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree of the Arecaceae family. It is native to tropical America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diplocentrum recurvum is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplocentrum recurvum is small, white and tubular with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, white, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplocentrum recurvum is best propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Diplocentrum recurvum

Diplocentrum recurvum can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Diplocentrum genus

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-62456: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.