Disciphania tessmannii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tessmannii
ID:
652568
Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 137 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651900
Common Names
- Tessmannii Disciphania
- Disciphania tessmannii
- Tessmannii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disciphania tessmannii (also called 'Tessmann's 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 tessmannii 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
Disciphania tessmannii has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disciphania tessmannii 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 tessmannii
Disciphania tessmannii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Disciphania tessmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disciphania tessmannii?
Disciphania tessmannii
What is the common name of Disciphania tessmannii?
No common name
Where is Disciphania tessmannii found?
Disciphania tessmannii 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-2772737: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.