Diastema latiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latiflora
ID:
645471
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 96 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644803
Common Names
- Diastema latiflora
- Latiflora Diastema
- Latiflora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diastema latiflora (also called Large-flowered Diastema, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with linear to lanceolate leaves and white, yellow, or pink flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Diastema latiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diastema latiflora has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diastema latiflora is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering during the summer months. It can be pruned back in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Diastema latiflora
Diastema latiflora can be found in the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Diastema latiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diastema latiflora?
Diastema latiflora
What type of plant is Diastema latiflora?
It is an evergreen perennial
What is the natural habitat of Diastema latiflora?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Diastema genus
Diastema affine, Diastema comiferum, Diastema eggersianum, Diastema gymnoleuca, Diastema hispidum, Diastema incisum, Diastema kalbreyeri, Diastema latiflora, Diastema maculatum, Diastema purpurascens, Diastema racemiferum, Diastema rupestre, Diastema scabrum, Diastema sodiroanum, Diastema tenerrimum, Diastema urticifolium, Diastema vexans, Diastema weberbaueri, Diastema williamsii,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765438: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.