Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
dipholiphylla
ID:
1286055

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Small) W.R.Anderson & S.Corso

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 118 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285393



Common Names

  • Psychopterys dipholiphylla
  • Dipholiphylla Psychopterys
  • Two-winged Psychopterys


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Description

Psychopterys dipholiphylla (also called Two-leaved Psychopterys, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Malpighiaceae. It is native to South America and it is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Psychopterys dipholiphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychopterys dipholiphylla is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychopterys dipholiphylla is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems.

Where to Find Psychopterys dipholiphylla

Psychopterys dipholiphylla can be found in Central and South America.

Psychopterys dipholiphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychopterys dipholiphylla?

Psychopterys dipholiphylla

What is the common name of Psychopterys dipholiphylla?

Two-leaved Psychopterys

What type of environment does Psychopterys dipholiphylla grow in?

Psychopterys dipholiphylla grows in moist, shady environments such as woodlands and along streams.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50327721: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.
Steven Corso: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Corso' in the authors string.