Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compressus
ID:
942763

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 33 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942101

Common Names

  • Diacrodon compressus
  • Compressus Plant
  • Diacrodon Plant

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Description

Diacrodon compressus (also called Compressed Diacrodon, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall, with leaves up to 5 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforests, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Diacrodon compressus is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diacrodon compressus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diacrodon compressus is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Diacrodon compressus

Diacrodon compressus is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Species in the Diacrodon genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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