Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
divaricata
ID:
160019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
ipni

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 246 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159348



Common Names

  • Divaricata Diplectria
  • Divaricata
  • Diplectria Divaricata


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Synonyms

  • Anplectrum cyanocarpum Triana [unknown]
  • Anplectrum divaricatum Triana [unknown]
  • Anplectrum glaucum Triana [unknown]
  • Anplectrum patens E.T.Geddes [unknown]
  • Anplectrum suluense Merr. [unknown]
  • Backeria divaricata (Triana) Raizada [unknown]
  • Backeria glauca (Triana) Raizada [unknown]
  • Diplectria cyanocarpa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Diplectria furfurascens (Elmer) M.P.Nayar [unknown]
  • Diplectria tetrandra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta anceps Naudin [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta cyanocarpa Blume [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta glauca Blume [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta palembanica Miq. [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta pepericarpa Naudin [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta spoliata Naudin [unknown]
  • Gonema divaricata Raf. [unknown]
  • Melastoma cyanocarpum Blume [unknown]
  • Melastoma divaricatum Willd. [unknown]
  • Melastoma glaucum Jack [unknown]
  • Osbeckia tetrandra Roxb. [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta furfurascens Elmer [unknown]
  • Dissochaeta divaricata G.Don [valid]

Description

Diplectria divaricata (also called Divaricate Diplectria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in moist and shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Diplectria divaricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplectria divaricata is small and yellow in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplectria divaricata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Diplectria divaricata

Diplectria divaricata is native to Madagascar.

Diplectria divaricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplectria divaricata?

Diplectria divaricata

What is the natural habitat of Diplectria divaricata?

Montane forests in Costa Rica

What is the flowering season of Diplectria divaricata?

Flowers from April to May

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,

References