Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
manausense
ID:
647061

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.A.Rodrigues

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Publ. Inst. Nac. Pesq. Amazônia Bot. 25: 3 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646393



Common Names

  • Manausense Dicypellium
  • Dicypellium Manausense
  • Manausense Dictyoneura


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Description

Dicypellium manausense (also called 'Manaus Dicypellium', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has thin, wiry stems that can reach up to 1.5 m in length and have small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicypellium manausense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicypellium manausense is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicypellium manausense can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, the plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-draining soil. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dicypellium manausense

Dicypellium manausense can be found in Brazil, growing in rocky areas.

Dicypellium manausense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicypellium manausense?

Dicypellium manausense

What is the family of Dicypellium manausense?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dicypellium manausense?

Manaus dicypellium

Species in the Dicypellium genus

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2767097: Based on the initial data import
William Antônio Rodrigues (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Rodrigues' in the authors string.