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
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.
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 Deidamia genus
Species in the Passifloraceae family
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Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia crassa,
Adenia cynanchifolia,
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Adenia digitata,
Adenia dinklagei,
Adenia dolichosiphon,
Adenia ecirrosa,
Adenia elegans,
Adenia ellenbeckii,
Adenia epigea,
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Adenia fasciculata,
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Adenia globosa,
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