Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
papillistigma
ID:
938022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Armbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 41: 49 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937360



Common Names

  • Dalechampia Papillistigma
  • Papillistigma Spurge
  • Papillistigma Papillistigma Spurge


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Description

Dalechampia papillistigma (also called Papillistigma Dalechampia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub, typically growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dalechampia papillistigma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dalechampia papillistigma is a white color and has a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalechampia papillistigma is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process. It is best to start the seeds in a warm, humid environment and keep them moist until they germinate. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Dalechampia papillistigma

Dalechampia papillistigma is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Species in the Dalechampia genus

Dalechampia adscendens, Dalechampia affinis, Dalechampia alata, Dalechampia albibracteosa, Dalechampia allemii, Dalechampia anomala, Dalechampia arciana, Dalechampia arenalensis, Dalechampia aristolochiifolia, Dalechampia armbrusteri, Dalechampia attenuistylus, Dalechampia bangii, Dalechampia bernieri, Dalechampia bidentata, Dalechampia boliviana, Dalechampia brasiliensis, Dalechampia brevicolumna, Dalechampia brevipes, Dalechampia brownsbergensis, Dalechampia burchellii, Dalechampia burgeriana, Dalechampia burmanica, Dalechampia canescens, Dalechampia capensis, Dalechampia caperonioides, Dalechampia catati, Dalechampia chevalieri, Dalechampia chlorocephala, Dalechampia cissifolia, Dalechampia clausseniana, Dalechampia clematidifolia, Dalechampia colorata, Dalechampia convolvuloides, Dalechampia coriacea, Dalechampia cujabensis, Dalechampia decaryi, Dalechampia denticulata, Dalechampia dioscoreifolia, Dalechampia elongata, Dalechampia falcata, Dalechampia fernandesii, Dalechampia ficifolia, Dalechampia fragrans, Dalechampia francisceana, Dalechampia galpinii, Dalechampia gentryi, Dalechampia glechomifolia, Dalechampia granadilla, Dalechampia guaranitica, Dalechampia hassleriana,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

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