Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
seemannii
ID:
1331588

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Borhidi, E.Martínez & Ramos

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 57: 264 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344042

Common Names

  • Ditrichanthus
  • Seemannii
  • Seemann

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Description

Ditrichanthus seemannii (also called Seemann's ditrichanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bromeliad family, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m tall, with long, narrow, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Ditrichanthus seemannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ditrichanthus seemannii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditrichanthus seemannii is propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and warmth for successful propagation.

Where to Find Ditrichanthus seemannii

Ditrichanthus seemannii is found in the Caribbean.

Ditrichanthus seemannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditrichanthus seemannii?

Ditrichanthus seemannii

What type of plant is Ditrichanthus seemannii?

It is an epiphytic orchid

Where is Ditrichanthus seemannii found?

It is found in Central America

Species in the Ditrichanthus genus

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Esteban Martínez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Martínez' in the authors string.
Clara Hilda Ramos (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramos' in the authors string.