Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
507590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lecomte) M.Kato

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 57: 16 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506922

Common Names

  • Cussetia diversifolia
  • Diversifolia Cussetia
  • Diversifolia Tree

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Synonyms

  • Lawia diversifolia Koidz. [unknown]
  • Terniola diversifolia Lecomte [unknown]
  • Dalzellia diversifolia (Lecomte) C.Cusset [unknown]

Description

Cussetia diversifolia (also called diverse-leaved cussetia, among many other common names) is a shrub with yellow flowers and long, narrow pods. It is native to India, and grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, and in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cussetia diversifolia is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cussetia diversifolia is small and white in color. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cussetia diversifolia is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Cussetia diversifolia

Cussetia diversifolia is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in the Ituri forest.

Cussetia diversifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cussetia diversifolia?

Cussetia diversifolia

What type of plant is Cussetia diversifolia?

Shrub

What is the habitat of Cussetia diversifolia?

Dry savanna

Species in the Cussetia genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604096: Based on the initial data import
Paul Henri Lecomte (1856-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lecomte' in the authors string.
Masahiro Kato (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kato' in the authors string.