Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 246 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000558508
Common Names
- Bakerella diplocrater
- Diplocrater Bakerella
- Diplocrater Waterbush
Synonyms
- Loranthus diplocrater Baker [unknown]
- Taxillus diplocrater (Baker) Danser [unknown]
- Loranthus diplocrater attenuatus Lecomte [unknown]
Description
Bakerella diplocrater (also called Double-crater Bakerella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It is an evergreen shrub, with small, ovate leaves and small, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist, wooded habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Bakerella diplocrater is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bakerella diplocrater is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow stem and green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bakerella diplocrater is a terrestrial orchid native to Madagascar. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Bakerella diplocrater
Bakerella diplocrater is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the rainforests of the Congo Basin.
Bakerella diplocrater FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bakerella diplocrater?
Bakerella diplocrater
What is the family of Bakerella diplocrater?
Myrtaceae
What is the distribution of Bakerella diplocrater?
Endemic to Brazil
Species in the Bakerella genus
Bakerella ambongoensis,
Bakerella analamerensis,
Bakerella belohensis,
Bakerella clavata,
Bakerella collapsa,
Bakerella diplocrater,
Bakerella gonoclada,
Bakerella grisea,
Bakerella hoyifolia,
Bakerella mangindranensis,
Bakerella microcuspis,
Bakerella perrieri,
Bakerella poissonii,
Bakerella tandrokensis,
Bakerella tricostata,
Bakerella viguieri,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,