Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
dispar
ID:
163248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cogn.) C.Hansen

Source:
ipni

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(4): 346 (1985): (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162577



Common Names

  • Driessenia dispar
  • Dispar Driessenia
  • Driessenia


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Synonyms

  • Medinilla dispar Cogn. [unknown]
  • Triuranthera dispar (Cogn.) Nayar [unknown]

Description

Driessenia dispar (also called Disparate Driessenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub that is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in tropical rainforest and montane forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Driessenia dispar is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Driessenia dispar is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Driessenia dispar is a herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Driessenia dispar

Driessenia dispar is found in the tropical forests of India, from the Western Ghats to Assam.

Driessenia dispar FAQ

What is the scientific name of Driessenia dispar?

Driessenia dispar

What are the common names of Driessenia dispar?

Dispar driessenia

What is the natural habitat of Driessenia dispar?

It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and rocky slopes

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

Alfred Cogniaux (1841-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cogn.' in the authors string.
Carlo Hansen (1932-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914981-1: Based on the initial data import