Disciphania tricaudata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricaudata
ID:
652569
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 42: 180 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651901
Common Names
- Tricaudata Disciphania
- Disciphania tricaudata
- Tricaudata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disciphania tricaudata (also called 'Three-tailed 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 tricaudata 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 tricaudata 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 tricaudata 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 tricaudata
Disciphania tricaudata is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Disciphania tricaudata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disciphania tricaudata?
Disciphania tricaudata
What is the common name of Disciphania tricaudata?
No common name
Where is Disciphania tricaudata found?
Disciphania tricaudata 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-2772738: Based on the initial data import
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.