Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
aequiappendiculata
ID:
163184

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Hansen

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(4): 350 (1985) (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162513

Common Names

  • Driessenia aequiappendiculata
  • Aequiappendiculata Driessenia
  • Driessenia Aequiappendiculata

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Description

Driessenia aequiappendiculata (also called Equal-appendaged Driessenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Driessenia aequiappendiculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Driessenia aequiappendiculata is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green plants with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Driessenia aequiappendiculata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Driessenia aequiappendiculata

Driessenia aequiappendiculata is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It grows in moist deciduous forests, often near streams and rivers.

Driessenia aequiappendiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Driessenia aequiappendiculata?

Driessenia aequiappendiculata

What is the common name of Driessenia aequiappendiculata?

Aequiappendiculata Driessenia

What is the habitat of Driessenia aequiappendiculata?

It is found in the moist deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.

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,

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