Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
subpalmatus
ID:
1411969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Verdc.) A.R.Simões & Staples

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 183(4): 576. 2017 [17 Apr 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424434



Common Names

  • Subpalmate Distimake
  • Subpalmate Distimake Plant
  • Subpalmate Distimake Flower


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Description

Distimake subpalmatus (also called Distimake subpalmata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has leathery leaves that are up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Distimake subpalmatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces beautiful purple flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Distimake subpalmatus is white with a yellow lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Distimake subpalmatus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a moist medium. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until roots form, then it can be cut off and transplanted.

Where to Find Distimake subpalmatus

Distimake subpalmatus can be found in India.

Distimake subpalmatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Distimake subpalmatus?

Distimake subpalmatus

What is the common name of Distimake subpalmatus?

Subpalmatus Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Distimake subpalmatus?

Distimake subpalmatus is native to South Africa

Species in the Distimake genus

Distimake contorquens, Distimake ericoides, Distimake flagellaris, Distimake hirsutus, Distimake hoehnei, Distimake igneus, Distimake maragniensis, Distimake repens, Distimake tomentosus, Distimake hasslerianus, Distimake tuberosus, Distimake ternifoliolus, Distimake subpalmatus, Distimake kentrocaulos, Distimake dimorphophyllus, Distimake grandiflorus, Distimake guerichii, Distimake kimberleyensis, Distimake digitatus, Distimake davenportii, Distimake cissoides, Distimake cielensis, Distimake bipinnatipartitus, Distimake austinii, Distimake aureus, Distimake aturensis, Distimake ampelophyllus, Distimake aegyptius, Distimake macdonaldii, Distimake quinquefolius, Distimake rhyncorhiza, Distimake semisagittus, Distimake somalensis, Distimake stellatus, Distimake quinatus, Distimake macrocalyx, Distimake multisectus, Distimake nervosus, Distimake palmeri, Distimake quercifolius, Distimake weberbaueri, Distimake lobulibracteatus, Distimake dissectus,

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

Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.
George William Staples (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Staples' in the authors string.
Ana Rita Simões: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.R.Simões' in the authors string.