Disciphania hernandia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hernandia
ID:
652550
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vell.) Barneby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 22(4): 149 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651882
Common Names
- Hernandia Disciphania
- Disciphania hernandia
- Hernandia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disciphania hernandia (also called Hernandia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Disciphania hernandia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Disciphania hernandia is yellow and tubular, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, oblong, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a thin, light green stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disciphania hernandia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Disciphania hernandia
Disciphania hernandia is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Disciphania hernandia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disciphania hernandia?
Disciphania hernandia
What is the family of Disciphania hernandia?
Rubiaceae
What is the natural habitat of Disciphania hernandia?
Forests and woodlands
Species in the Disciphania genus
Disciphania calocarpa, Disciphania cardiophylla, Disciphania contraversa, Disciphania convolvulacea, Disciphania cubijensis, Disciphania dioscoreoides, Disciphania domingensis, Disciphania ernstii, Disciphania hernandia, Disciphania heterophylla, Disciphania inversa, Disciphania juliflora, Disciphania killipii, Disciphania lobata, Disciphania mexicana, Disciphania modesta, Disciphania moriorum, Disciphania remota, Disciphania sagittaria, Disciphania sarcostephana, Disciphania smithii, Disciphania spadicea, Disciphania tessmannii, Disciphania tricaudata, Disciphania unilateralis,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2772720: Based on the initial data import
José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.