Driessenia attenuata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
163185
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Hansen
Source:
ipni
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(4): 342 (1985) (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162514
Common Names
- Driessenia attenuata
- Attenuata Driessenia
- Driessenia Attenuata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Driessenia attenuata (also called Attenuate Driessenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Driessenia attenuata 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 attenuata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Driessenia attenuata 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 attenuata
Driessenia attenuata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Driessenia attenuata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Driessenia attenuata?
Driessenia attenuata
What is the common name of Driessenia attenuata?
Attenuata Driessenia
What is the habitat of Driessenia attenuata?
It is found in the moist deciduous forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Driessenia genus
Driessenia axantha, Driessenia ciliata, Driessenia ferox, Driessenia glanduligera, Driessenia inaequalifolia, Driessenia kemoelensis, Driessenia microthrix, Driessenia minutiflora, Driessenia ohwiana, Driessenia teysmannii, Driessenia winkleri, Driessenia hepaticoides, Driessenia aequiappendiculata, Driessenia attenuata, Driessenia grandithyrsa, Driessenia planopetiolata, Driessenia sessiliflora, Driessenia dispar, Driessenia bulbosa, Driessenia phasmolacuna,
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
Carlo Hansen (1932-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:905975-1: Based on the initial data import