Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1323294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) R.J.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 67: 118 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335748

Common Names

  • Scandens Dimetia
  • Scandens Dimetia Plant
  • Scandens Dimetia Succulent

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Description

Dimetia scandens (also called Climbing Dimetia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Madagascar. It has a single stem with two to four leaves, and a single flower with a white corolla and yellow anthers. It grows in dry deciduous forests, at elevations of 500 to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dimetia scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dimetia scandens has white flowers, small, black, shiny seeds and seedlings with ovate to obovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimetia scandens is a fast-growing, evergreen vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 9.

Where to Find Dimetia scandens

Dimetia scandens is found in Mexico.

Dimetia scandens FAQ

What is the common name of Dimetia scandens?

Climbing Dimetia

What is the scientific name of Climbing Dimetia?

Dimetia scandens

What is the natural habitat of Dimetia scandens?

It is found in moist forests in South Africa

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

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Rui Jiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Wang' in the authors string.