Status:
valid
Authors:
Hutch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Pl. Wilson. 3: 401 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944119
Common Names
- Diplospora mollissima
- Mollissima Diplospora
- Diplospora Mollissima
Description
Diplospora mollissima (also called Mollis 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 mollissima 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 mollissima is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplospora mollissima is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a low-growing plant that grows to a height of about 20 cm and has a spread of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division of the rootstock is best done in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Diplospora mollissima
Diplospora mollissima can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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,