Dissochaeta cummingii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cummingii
ID:
160063
Status:
valid
Authors:
Naudin
Source:
ipni
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 15: 75 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159392
Common Names
- Cummingii Dissochaeta
- Cummingii Dissochaeta Plant
- Cummingii Dissochaeta Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissochaeta cummingii (also called Cumming's Dissochaeta, 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
Dissochaeta cummingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dissochaeta cummingii is a white or yellowish-white, 5-petalled flower with a diameter of 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few short, hairy leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissochaeta cummingii 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 Dissochaeta cummingii
Dissochaeta cummingii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Dissochaeta cummingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta cummingii?
Dissochaeta cummingii
What is the family of Dissochaeta cummingii?
Acanthaceae
What is the habitat of Dissochaeta cummingii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Dissochaeta genus
Dissochaeta acmura, Dissochaeta alstonii, Dissochaeta angiensis, Dissochaeta annulata, Dissochaeta axillaris, Dissochaeta bakhuizenii, Dissochaeta biligulata, Dissochaeta cummingii, Dissochaeta densiflora, Dissochaeta fallax, Dissochaeta gracilis, Dissochaeta inappendiculata, Dissochaeta intermedia, Dissochaeta leprosa, Dissochaeta malayana, Dissochaeta nodosa, Dissochaeta punctulata, Dissochaeta rubiginosa, Dissochaeta sagittata, Dissochaeta schumannii, Dissochaeta vacillans, Dissochaeta glandiformis, Dissochaeta spectabilis, Dissochaeta pallida, Dissochaeta celebica, Dissochaeta bracteata, Dissochaeta rectandra, Dissochaeta brassii, Dissochaeta griffithii, Dissochaeta horrida,
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
Charles Victor Naudin (1815-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Naudin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568344-1: Based on the initial data import