Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuhlm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 363 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942116
Common Names
- Dialypetalanthus fuscescens
- Fuscescens Plant
- Dialypetalanthus Plant
Description
Dialypetalanthus fuscescens (also called 'Brown Dialypetalanthus', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, where it grows on other trees and shrubs, and is also found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dialypetalanthus fuscescens is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dialypetalanthus fuscescens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dialypetalanthus fuscescens 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 Dialypetalanthus fuscescens
Dialypetalanthus fuscescens is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Dialypetalanthus 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,