Driessenia hepaticoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hepaticoides
ID:
163160
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Hansen
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 2(6): 558 (1983) (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162489
Common Names
- Driessenia Hepaticoides
- Liverleaf Driessenia
- Liverleaf Driessenia Hepaticoides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Anerincleistus microphyllus J.F.Maxwell [unknown]
Description
Driessenia hepaticoides (also called Liver-like 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 hepaticoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Driessenia hepaticoides is a small, white or yellowish-white, with a tube-like corolla. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with white or yellowish-white flowers.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Driessenia hepaticoides 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 hepaticoides
Driessenia hepaticoides is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Driessenia hepaticoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Driessenia hepaticoides?
Driessenia hepaticoides
What is the common name of Driessenia hepaticoides?
Hepatic-like Driessenia
What is the natural habitat of Driessenia hepaticoides?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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:901982-1: Based on the initial data import