Dicranostyles sericea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
1298108
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 19: 751 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297446
Common Names
- Dicranostyles
- Hairy Morning-Glory
- Silver-Leaf Morning-Glory
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranostyles sericea (also called silky dicranostyles, among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has heart-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides, fields, and waste places.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranostyles sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it is known to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranostyles sericea is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicranostyles sericea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dicranostyles sericea
Dicranostyles sericea is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Dicranostyles sericea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranostyles sericea?
Dicranostyles sericea
What is the common name of Dicranostyles sericea?
Silky Dicranostyles
What is the family of Dicranostyles sericea?
Convolvulaceae
Species in the Dicranostyles genus
Dicranostyles guianensis, Dicranostyles globostigma, Dicranostyles costanensis, Dicranostyles solimoesensis, Dicranostyles densa, Dicranostyles falconiana, Dicranostyles ampla, Dicranostyles holostyla, Dicranostyles integra, Dicranostyles laxa, Dicranostyles longifolia, Dicranostyles mildbraediana, Dicranostyles scandens, Dicranostyles villosus, Dicranostyles sericea,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500958: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.