Status:
valid
Authors:
Judz. & Riina
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
J. Amer. Bamboo Soc. 19(1): 11 (-15; figs. 1-2). 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277175
Common Names
- Aulonemia dinirensis
- Dinir's Aulonemia
- Dinir's Water Hyacinth
Description
Aulonemia dinirensis (also called Dinir's Aulonemia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. It is an evergreen shrub which grows in sunny, well-drained soils, and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aulonemia dinirensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture making.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aulonemia dinirensis has white flowers with a light scent. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aulonemia dinirensis is a fern that can be propagated from spores or division. Spores should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division should be done in spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Aulonemia dinirensis
Aulonemia dinirensis is native to Central America and can be found in wet forests and along rivers.
Species in the Aulonemia genus
Aulonemia amplissima,
Aulonemia aristulata,
Aulonemia bogotensis,
Aulonemia boliviana,
Aulonemia chimantaensis,
Aulonemia deflexa,
Aulonemia effusa,
Aulonemia goyazensis,
Aulonemia gueko,
Aulonemia haenkei,
Aulonemia herzogiana,
Aulonemia hirtula,
Aulonemia humillima,
Aulonemia jauaensis,
Aulonemia laxa,
Aulonemia longiaristata,
Aulonemia longipedicellata,
Aulonemia nitida,
Aulonemia parviflora,
Aulonemia patriae,
Aulonemia patula,
Aulonemia pumila,
Aulonemia purpurata,
Aulonemia queko,
Aulonemia radiata,
Aulonemia robusta,
Aulonemia setigera,
Aulonemia subpectinata,
Aulonemia tremula,
Aulonemia trianae,
Aulonemia viscosa,
Aulonemia ximenae,
Aulonemia yanachagensis,
Aulonemia scripta,
Aulonemia bromoides,
Aulonemia setosa,
Aulonemia cochabambensis,
Aulonemia insignis,
Aulonemia fuentesii,
Aulonemia madidiensis,
Aulonemia dinirensis,
Aulonemia cincta,
Aulonemia prolifera,
Aulonemia soderstromii,
Aulonemia xerophylla,
Aulonemia david-smithii,
Aulonemia rubraligulata,
Aulonemia notata,
Aulonemia verucosa,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
Ricarda Riina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riina' in the authors string.