Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
diptera
ID:
1041783

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
tro

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. iv. 1192 (1911).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041121



Common Names

  • Creochiton diptera
  • Diptera's Creochiton
  • Diptera Creochiton


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Description

Creochiton diptera (also called Two-winged Creochiton, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests, swamps, and marshes. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 meters tall, with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Creochiton diptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Creochiton diptera has white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Creochiton diptera is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking semi-hardwood cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Creochiton diptera

Creochiton diptera is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,