Disciphania spadicea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spadicea
ID:
652567
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 20(2): 143 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651899
Common Names
- Spadicea Disciphania
- Disciphania spadicea
- Spadicea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disciphania spadicea (also called 'Spadiceous Disciphania', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Disciphania spadicea 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 spadicea 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 spadicea is a fast-growing epiphyte that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Disciphania spadicea
Disciphania spadicea is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Disciphania spadicea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disciphania spadicea?
Disciphania spadicea
What is the common name of Disciphania spadicea?
No common name
Where is Disciphania spadicea found?
Disciphania spadicea is found in Central and South America
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-2772736: Based on the initial data import
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.