Driessenia minutiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
160225
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Schwartz
Source:
ipni
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 238 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159554
Common Names
- Small-flowered Driessenia
- Tiny-flowered Driessenia
- Miniature-flowered Driessenia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Driessenia minutiflora (also called 'Small-flowered Driessenia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a creeping habit. It is native to Java and Sumatra, and is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Driessenia minutiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a source of food and for its fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Driessenia minutiflora is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small and oval shaped. The seedlings have a thin stem and small, oval shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Driessenia minutiflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established.
Where to Find Driessenia minutiflora
Driessenia minutiflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Driessenia minutiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Driessenia minutiflora?
Driessenia minutiflora
What is the common name of Driessenia minutiflora?
Minutiflora Driessenia
What type of plant is Driessenia minutiflora?
Fern
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
Oskar Schwartz (1901-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Schwartz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:568628-1: Based on the initial data import