Diplospora kunstleri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kunstleri
ID:
944773
Status:
valid
Authors:
King & Gamble
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 72: 226 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944111
Common Names
- Diplospora Kunstleri
- Kunstleri Moss
- Kunstleri Diplospora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplospora kunstleri (also called Kunstler's Diplospora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in moist forests and along roadsides. It has opposite, simple leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplospora kunstleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for animals and humans.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplospora kunstleri is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Diplospora kunstleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Diplospora kunstleri
Diplospora kunstleri can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Diplospora genus
Diplospora sorsogonensis, Diplospora bilocularis, Diplospora cuspidata, Diplospora dubia, Diplospora erythrospora, Diplospora fasciculiflora, Diplospora fruticosa, Diplospora griffithii, Diplospora kunstleri, Diplospora lasiantha, Diplospora majumdarii, Diplospora minahassae, Diplospora mollissima, Diplospora puberula, Diplospora pubescens, Diplospora schmidtii, Diplospora sessilis, Diplospora siamica, Diplospora stylosa, Diplospora tinagoensis, Diplospora velutina, Diplospora wrayi, Diplospora negrosensis,
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-62546: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.