Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saniculifolia
ID:
651650

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Coll. Mém. 5: 38 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650982

Common Names

  • Sanicle-Leaved Diposis
  • Diposis Saniculifolia
  • Sanicle-Leaved Diposis

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Synonyms

  • Mulinum saniculifolium Spreng. [unknown]
  • Spananthe saniculifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Hydrocotyle saniculifolia Lam. [unknown]

Description

Diposis saniculifolia (also called 'Sanicle-Leaved Diposis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diposis saniculifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diposis saniculifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diposis saniculifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Diposis saniculifolia

Diposis saniculifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

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Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,