Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
riedeliana
ID:
938047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1236 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937385



Common Names

  • Dalechampia riedeliana
  • Riedeliana Dalechampia
  • Dalechampia


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Description

Dalechampia riedeliana (also called Riedel's Dalechampia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has long, slender stems and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical rainforests, moist forests, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dalechampia riedeliana 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 riedeliana is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalechampia riedeliana can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F) and should be kept in a humid environment.

Where to Find Dalechampia riedeliana

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

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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