Status:
valid
Authors:
Cogn. ex Boerl.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. i. 1. (1890) 531; et in DC. M
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159557
Common Names
- Driessenia teysmannii
- Teysmann's Driessenia
- Driessenia
Description
Driessenia teysmannii (also called 'Teysmann's 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 teysmannii has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as a tonic. It is also used as a decorative plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Driessenia teysmannii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Driessenia teysmannii 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 teysmannii
Driessenia teysmannii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.
Driessenia teysmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Driessenia teysmannii?
Driessenia teysmannii
What is the common name of Driessenia teysmannii?
Teysmann's Driessenia
What type of plant is Driessenia teysmannii?
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,