Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
tinagoensis
ID:
944795

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) S.J.Ali & Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Blumea 35: 299 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944133

Common Names

  • Diplospora tinagoensis
  • Tinagoensis Diplospora
  • Diplospora Tinagoensis

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Description

Diplospora tinagoensis (also called Tinago Diplospora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in moist forests and along roadsides. It has opposite, simple leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diplospora tinagoensis has many uses, including as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplospora tinagoensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplospora tinagoensis 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 tinagoensis

Diplospora tinagoensis can be found in tropical 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62566: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.
Syed Javed Ali: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.J.Ali' in the authors string.