Diodia aulacosperma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas , C: 394 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943540
Common Names
- Diodia
- Aulacosperma Diodia
- Aulacosperma Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diodia aulacosperma (also called Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in moist, sandy soils, often in disturbed sites, such as roadsides and disturbed fields.
Uses & Benefits
Diodia aulacosperma has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and other materials.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Diodia aulacosperma var. aulacospermaDiodia aulacosperma var. angustata Verdc.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Diodia aulacosperma is small, white, and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Diodia aulacosperma can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require adequate light and warmth for successful growth.
Where to Find Diodia aulacosperma
Diodia aulacosperma is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.
Species in the Diodia genus
Diodia aulacosperma, Diodia barbata, Diodia barbigera, Diodia discolor, Diodia flavescens, Diodia incana, Diodia kuntzei, Diodia macrophylla, Diodia microcarpa, Diodia mitens, Diodia othonii, Diodia paludosa, Diodia perforata, Diodia rubricosa, Diodia saponariifolia, Diodia saponarioides, Diodia simplex, Diodia verticillata, Diodia virginiana,
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-61963: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.