Status:
valid
Authors:
Uline & W.L.Bray
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 21: 355. 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248583
Common Names
- Alternifolius Dicraurus
- Alternifolius Dicraurus Vine
- Alternifolius Dicraurus Plant
Description
Dicraurus alternifolius (also called Alternifoliate Dicraurus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and its leaves are simple and alternate. It grows in dry and wet areas, such as grasslands, forests and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dicraurus alternifolius is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicraurus alternifolius has white or yellowish-white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicraurus alternifolius can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dicraurus alternifolius
Dicraurus alternifolius is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Dicraurus alternifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicraurus alternifolius?
Dicraurus alternifolius
What is the common name of Dicraurus alternifolius?
Alternate-leaved Dicraurus
What is the natural habitat of Dicraurus alternifolius?
It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Dicraurus genus
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
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Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,