Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitatum
ID:
397561

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Willd.) Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 435 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396893



Common Names

  • Capitate Diplacrum
  • Diplacrum capitatum
  • Capitatum Diplacrum


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Description

Diplacrum capitatum (also called round-headed yam, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous vine native to Africa. It has ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diplacrum capitatum is used for its ornamental value, as well as for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplacrum capitatum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplacrum capitatum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Diplacrum capitatum

Diplacrum capitatum can be found in Africa.

Diplacrum capitatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplacrum capitatum?

Diplacrum capitatum

What is the natural habitat of Diplacrum capitatum?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

What are the common uses of Diplacrum capitatum?

Medicinal, ornamental, and timber

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306570-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].