Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mitens
ID:
944261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bello

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 10: 283 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943599

Common Names

  • Mitens Buttonweed
  • Mitens Diodia
  • Mitens Diodia

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Description

Diodia mitens (also called Diodia mitens, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical Africa and Asia. It has a single trunk that is covered in a grey bark and can grow up to 4 meters in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have a leathery texture. It can be found in tropical rainforests, woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Diodia mitens has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It can also be used to control erosion on slopes and banks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diodia mitens has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diodia mitens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Diodia mitens

Diodia mitens is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.

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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