Diogoa retivenia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Breteler
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Syst. & Geogr. Pl. 77: 240 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509074
Common Names
- Diogoa Retivenia
- Retivenia Diogoa
- Diogoa Retivenia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Strombosia retivenia S.Moore [unknown]
Description
Diogoa retivenia (also called Retiven's Diogoa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It grows up to 2 m tall and has white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Diogoa retivenia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diogoa retivenia has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diogoa retivenia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Diogoa retivenia
Diogoa retivenia is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Diogoa retivenia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diogoa retivenia?
Diogoa retivenia
What are the common names of Diogoa retivenia?
Common names of Diogoa retivenia include African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree.
Where is Diogoa retivenia native to?
Diogoa retivenia is native to South Africa.
Species in the Diogoa genus
Species in the Olacaceae family
Anacolosa casearioides, Anacolosa cauliflora, Anacolosa clarkii, Anacolosa crassipes, Anacolosa densiflora, Anacolosa frutescens, Anacolosa glochidiiformis, Anacolosa griffithii, Anacolosa ilicoides, Anacolosa insularis, Anacolosa lutea, Anacolosa papuana, Anacolosa pervilleana, Anacolosa poilanei, Anacolosa uncifera, Aptandra caudata, Aptandra liriosmoides, Aptandra tubicina, Aptandra zenkeri, Brachynema axillare, Brachynema ramiflorum, Cathedra acuminata, Cathedra bahiensis, Cathedra grandiflora, Cathedra paraensis, Cathedra rubricaulis, Chaunochiton angustifolium, Chaunochiton kappleri, Chaunochiton loranthoides, Coula edulis, Curupira tefeensis, Diogoa retivenia, Diogoa zenkeri, Douradoa consimilis, Engomegoma gordonii, Erythropalum scandens, Harmandia mekongensis, Heisteria acuminata, Heisteria amazonica, Heisteria asplundii, Heisteria barbata, Heisteria blanchetiana, Heisteria citrifolia, Heisteria coccinea, Heisteria concinna, Heisteria costaricensis, Heisteria cyathiformis, Heisteria densifrons, Heisteria duckei, Heisteria insculpta,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606979: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Franciscus Jozef Breteler (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Breteler' in the authors string.