Status:
valid
Authors:
Aymard & P.E.Berry
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
BioLlania, Ed. Espec. 6: 191 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645726
Common Names
- Diclidanthera Wurdackiana
- Wurdackiana Diclidanthera
- Diclidanthera wurdackiana
Description
Diclidanthera wurdackiana (also called Wurdack's Diclidanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diclidanthera wurdackiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diclidanthera wurdackiana is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diclidanthera wurdackiana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 3 m. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting. Layering can be done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. Once rooted, the branch can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Diclidanthera wurdackiana
Diclidanthera wurdackiana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Diclidanthera wurdackiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diclidanthera wurdackiana?
Diclidanthera wurdackiana
What is the common name of Diclidanthera wurdackiana?
Wurdack's Diclidanthera
What is the natural habitat of Diclidanthera wurdackiana?
Forests and woodlands in tropical South America
Species in the Diclidanthera genus
Species in the Polygalaceae family
Acanthocladus brasiliensis,
Acanthocladus guayaquilensis,
Acanthocladus moyanoi,
Acanthocladus scleroxylon,
Acanthocladus tehuelchum,
Acanthocladus colombianus,
Acanthocladus dukei,
Acanthocladus pulcherrimus,
Acanthocladus santosii,
Acanthocladus dichromus,
Ancylotropis insignis,
Ancylotropis malmeana,
Asemeia grandiflora,
Asemeia ignatii,
Asemeia ilheotica,
Asemeia lindmaniana,
Asemeia marquesiana,
Asemeia martiana,
Asemeia monninoides,
Asemeia parietaria,
Asemeia pohliana,
Asemeia rhodoptera,
Asemeia glabra,
Asemeia hirsuta,
Asemeia apopetala,
Asemeia echinosperma,
Asemeia hondurana,
Asemeia securidaca,
Asemeia sphaerospora,
Asemeia tonsa,
Asemeia acuminata,
Asemeia extraaxillaris,
Asemeia galmeri,
Asemeia hebeclada,
Asemeia mollis,
Asemeia monticola,
Asemeia ovata,
Asemeia pseudohebeclada,
Asemeia tobatiensis,
Asemeia violacea,
Asemeia floribunda,
Atroxima afzeliana,
Atroxima liberica,
Badiera cubensis,
Badiera fuertesii,
Badiera oblongata,
Badiera penaea,
Badiera propinqua,
Badiera virgata,
Badiera subrhombifolia,