Diastatea costaricensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
832232
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 67: 789 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831567
Common Names
- Costa Rican Diastatea
- Diastatea costaricensis
- Costa Rican Star Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diastatea costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Diastatea, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savanna to moist lowland forest.
Uses & Benefits
Diastatea costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diastatea costaricensis has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diastatea costaricensis is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is usually found in dry forest and coastal habitats. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Diastatea costaricensis
Diastatea costaricensis is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in dry forests and shrublands.
Diastatea costaricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diastatea costaricensis?
Diastatea costaricensis
What is the natural habitat of Diastatea costaricensis?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
What are the common names of Diastatea costaricensis?
It is commonly known as the Costa Rican Diastatea.
Species in the Diastatea genus
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368810: Based on the initial data import
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.