Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
dipteriga
ID:
1225863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuang & A.M.Lu

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 20: 88 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225201



Common Names

  • Hemsleya Dipteriga
  • Hemsleya Two
  • Hemsleya Winged


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Description

Hemsleya dipteriga (also called Dipteriga Hemsleya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are dark green and glossy. It is native to China, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hemsleya dipteriga is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemsleya dipteriga is white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, ellipsoid nutlet. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemsleya dipteriga is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hemsleya dipteriga

Hemsleya dipteriga is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50043494: Based on the initial data import
Kuang Keren (1914-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuang' in the authors string.
Lu Anmin (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Lu' in the authors string.