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
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.
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,