Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dipladeniiflorus
ID:
927759

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 2: 56 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927094



Common Names

  • Crioceras Dipladeniiflorus
  • Dipladeniiflorus Lily
  • Dipladeniiflorus Crioceras


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Description

Crioceras dipladeniiflorus (also called Dipladenia-flowered Crioceras, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial herb with a single leaf and a single flower. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in montane forests. It is found in habitats such as grasslands, shrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crioceras dipladeniiflorus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crioceras dipladeniiflorus is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crioceras dipladeniiflorus is a herbaceous perennial that is native to tropical regions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated from seed or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Crioceras dipladeniiflorus

Crioceras dipladeniiflorus is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Crioceras genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-49082: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.