Dissotis longisetosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longisetosa
ID:
160172
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & Ledermann ex Engl.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Veg. Erde 9(3, 2): 752, in obs. (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159501
Common Names
- Long-haired Dissotis
- Long-stalked Dissotis
- Large-flowered Dissotis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dissotis longisetosa (also called Long-hairy False Mallow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady places and can reach a height of up to 1 meter.
Uses & Benefits
Dissotis longisetosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory problems and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dissotis longisetosa is small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dissotis longisetosa is an evergreen, fast-growing shrub that can reach a height of up to 2m. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Dissotis longisetosa
Dissotis longisetosa is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Dissotis longisetosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissotis longisetosa?
Dissotis longisetosa
What is the common name of Dissotis longisetosa?
Long-haired Dissotis
What is the natural habitat of Dissotis longisetosa?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Dissotis genus
Dissotis elegans, Dissotis homblei, Dissotis lebrunii, Dissotis longisetosa, Dissotis swynnertonii, Dissotis bureaevii, Dissotis grandiflora, Dissotis densiflora, Dissotis leonensis, Dissotis splendens, Dissotis idanreensis, Dissotis hirsuta, Dissotis orientalis, Dissotis petiolata, Dissotis quinquenervis, Dissotis radicans, Dissotis findlaysonii,
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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Ledermann (1875-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledermann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568527-1: Based on the initial data import