Driessenia phasmolacuna - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phasmolacuna
ID:
1552055
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.W.Lin
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 64(1): 69. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032010
Common Names
- Driessenia phasmolacuna
- Driessenia Plant
- Phasmolacuna Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Driessenia phasmolacuna (also called Phantom Driessenia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has bright green, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Driessenia phasmolacuna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Driessenia phasmolacuna is a small, yellow-green bloom that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Driessenia phasmolacuna is best done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with fine soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks. Propagation by division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. Divide the clumps into sections and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Driessenia phasmolacuna
Driessenia phasmolacuna is native to the Andes Mountains in South America.
Driessenia phasmolacuna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Driessenia phasmolacuna?
Driessenia phasmolacuna
Where is Driessenia phasmolacuna native to?
South America
What type of soil does Driessenia phasmolacuna prefer?
Well-draining, sandy soil
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,