Disciphania unilateralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
unilateralis
ID:
652570
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barneby
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 44: 418 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651902
Common Names
- Unilateralis Disciphania
- Disciphania unilateralis
- Unilateralis
Searching for Disciphania unilateralis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Disciphania unilateralis (also called 'One-sided 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 unilateralis 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 unilateralis has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Searching for Disciphania unilateralis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Disciphania unilateralis 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 unilateralis
Disciphania unilateralis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Disciphania unilateralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Disciphania unilateralis?
Disciphania unilateralis
What is the common name of Disciphania unilateralis?
No common name
Where is Disciphania unilateralis found?
Disciphania unilateralis 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-2772739: Based on the initial data import
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.