Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
1304833

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.B.Cavalc.

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 38: 30 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317287



Common Names

  • Diplusodon
  • Bahiensis
  • Diplusodon Bahiensis


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Description

Diplusodon bahiensis (also called 'Bahia Diplusodon', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Diplusodon bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplusodon bahiensis has small, white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplusodon bahiensis is a fast-growing, short-lived perennial that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist until germination. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance. Propagation can also be done by division of the root clump.

Where to Find Diplusodon bahiensis

Diplusodon bahiensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Diplusodon bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplusodon bahiensis?

Diplusodon bahiensis

What type of plant is Diplusodon bahiensis?

Diplusodon bahiensis is a flowering plant.

Where does Diplusodon bahiensis grow?

Diplusodon bahiensis grows in tropical regions of South America.

Species in the Diplusodon genus

Diplusodon adpressipilus, Diplusodon aggregatifolius, Diplusodon alatus, Diplusodon appendiculosus, Diplusodon argenteus, Diplusodon argyrophyllus, Diplusodon astictus, Diplusodon bolivianus, Diplusodon bradei, Diplusodon burchellii, Diplusodon buxifolius, Diplusodon caesariatus, Diplusodon canastrensis, Diplusodon candollei, Diplusodon capitatus, Diplusodon ciliatiflorus, Diplusodon ciliiflorus, Diplusodon cordifolius, Diplusodon cryptanthus, Diplusodon decussatus, Diplusodon divaricatus, Diplusodon epilobioides, Diplusodon ericoides, Diplusodon fastigiatus, Diplusodon floribundus, Diplusodon foliosus, Diplusodon glaucescens, Diplusodon glaziovii, Diplusodon glocimarii, Diplusodon gracilis, Diplusodon hatschbachii, Diplusodon helianthemifolius, Diplusodon heringeri, Diplusodon hexander, Diplusodon hirsutus, Diplusodon imbricatus, Diplusodon incanus, Diplusodon irwinii, Diplusodon kielmeyeroides, Diplusodon lanceolatus, Diplusodon leucocalycinus, Diplusodon longipes, Diplusodon lythroides, Diplusodon macrodon, Diplusodon marginatus, Diplusodon mattogrossensis, Diplusodon microphyllus, Diplusodon minasensis, Diplusodon mononeuros, Diplusodon myrsinites,

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References

Taciana Barbosa Cavalcanti (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.B.Cavalc.' in the authors string.