Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
exiguum
ID:
397570

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Kern) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 293 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396902



Common Names

  • Exiguum Diplacrum
  • Diplacrum exiguum
  • Exiguum Diplacrum


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Description

Diplacrum exiguum (also called 'Slender Diplacrum', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centres and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Diplacrum exiguum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplacrum exiguum is a small, yellow, 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 exiguum 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 exiguum

Diplacrum exiguum can be found in Africa.

Diplacrum exiguum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplacrum exiguum?

Diplacrum exiguum

What is the natural habitat of Diplacrum exiguum?

Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America

What are the common uses of Diplacrum exiguum?

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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Johannes Hendrikus Kern (1903-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306572-1: 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].