Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
disticha
ID:
1087780

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) Dwyer

Source:
tro

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
Torreya 45: 71 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087118



Common Names

  • Krukoviella Disticha
  • Krukoviella
  • Disticha


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Uses & Benefits

Krukoviella disticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Krukoviella disticha has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Krukoviella disticha is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Krukoviella disticha

Krukoviella disticha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Krukoviella genus

Species in the Ochnaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22800397: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.