Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bipinnata
ID:
639952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 8: 49 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639284

Common Names

  • Deidamia bipinnata
  • Bipinnata Deidamia
  • Deidamia Bipinnata

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Synonyms

  • Modecca membranifolia Baker [unknown]
  • Adenia membranifolia (Baker) Harms [unknown]

Description

Deidamia bipinnata (also called Feather-Leaved False-Lily, among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial native to Bolivia and Paraguay. It has lance-shaped leaves with feathery lobes and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Deidamia bipinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Deidamia bipinnata are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deidamia bipinnata is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be propagated from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Deidamia bipinnata

Deidamia bipinnata is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Deidamia bipinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deidamia bipinnata?

Deidamia bipinnata

What is the common name of Deidamia bipinnata?

Bipinnate Pineapple Lily

What is the natural habitat of Deidamia bipinnata?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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