Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
grandibractea
ID:
650803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 502 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650135



Common Names

  • Grandibractea Diplatia
  • Grandibractea Foamflower
  • Grandibractea False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus grandibracteus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Diplatia tenuifolia Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Diplatia grandibractea (also called Large-Bracted Diplatia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to California and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It can be found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diplatia grandibractea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplatia grandibractea is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplatia grandibractea is a slow-growing evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 15 meters. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Diplatia grandibractea

Diplatia grandibractea is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Diplatia grandibractea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplatia grandibractea?

Diplatia grandibractea

What is the common name of Diplatia grandibractea?

Grandibractea Diplatia

What is the natural habitat of Diplatia grandibractea?

Tropical deciduous forest

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,