Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
kaessneri
ID:
943413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 48(2): 164 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942751

Common Names

  • Dibrachionostylus kaessneri
  • Kaessneri Dibrachionostylus
  • Kaessneri's Dibrachionostylus

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Description

Dibrachionostylus kaessneri (also called 'African Violet', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dibrachionostylus kaessneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dibrachionostylus kaessneri has small, yellow, tubular flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dibrachionostylus kaessneri is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Dibrachionostylus kaessneri

Dibrachionostylus kaessneri is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Dibrachionostylus 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61137: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.