Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
punctulata
ID:
160102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f. ex Triana

Source:
ipni

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 83 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159431



Common Names

  • Punctulata
  • Punctulata Dissochaeta
  • Dissochaeta Punctulata


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Description

Dissochaeta punctulata (also called Spotted Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand and is typically found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dissochaeta punctulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover in landscaping. It has a variety of medicinal uses, including treating fever, coughs, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dissochaeta punctulata has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissochaeta punctulata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Dissochaeta punctulata

Dissochaeta punctulata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Dissochaeta punctulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta punctulata?

Dissochaeta punctulata

What is the family of Dissochaeta punctulata?

Acanthaceae

What is the habitat of Dissochaeta punctulata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568389-1: Based on the initial data import