Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
javanicum
ID:
945333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 281 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944671

Common Names

  • Discospermum Javanicum
  • Javanicum Discospermum
  • Javanic Discospermum

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Uses & Benefits

Discospermum javanicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Discospermum javanicum is a small, yellow-green colour. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and slender with a bright green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discospermum javanicum can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Discospermum javanicum

Discospermum javanicum is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

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-63080: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.