Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
stipularis
ID:
1041744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
tro

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041082



Common Names

  • Diplectria
  • Stipular Diplectria
  • Stipular Plant


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Description

Diplectria stipularis (also called Stipular Diplectria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in China. It is a small, green plant with small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in wet rock crevices.

Uses & Benefits

Diplectria stipularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplectria stipularis has white flowers with yellow-green centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplectria stipularis is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Diplectria stipularis

Diplectria stipularis is native to India. It can be found in the wild in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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