Diaphananthe ceriflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceriflora
ID:
942794
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Petersen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Bot. Tidsskr. 49: 167 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942132
Common Names
- Diaphananthe ceriflora
- Ceriflora Plant
- Diaphananthe Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diaphananthe ceriflora (also called 'Wax-Flowered Diaphananthe', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, where it grows on other trees and shrubs, and is also found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diaphananthe ceriflora is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make rope and baskets, and its leaves are used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diaphananthe ceriflora has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diaphananthe ceriflora is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.
Where to Find Diaphananthe ceriflora
Diaphananthe ceriflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Diaphananthe genus
Diaphananthe bidens, Diaphananthe ceriflora, Diaphananthe divitiflora, Diaphananthe dorotheae, Diaphananthe eggelingii, Diaphananthe fragrantissima, Diaphananthe garayana, Diaphananthe lorifolia, Diaphananthe pellucida, Diaphananthe plehniana, Diaphananthe sanfordiana, Diaphananthe sarcorhynchoides, Diaphananthe subclavata, Diaphananthe suborbicularis, Diaphananthe trigonopetala, Diaphananthe vandiformis, Diaphananthe welwitschii, Diaphananthe odoratissima, Diaphananthe gabonensis, Diaphananthe ichneumonea, Diaphananthe lanceolata, Diaphananthe lecomtei, Diaphananthe letouzeyi, Diaphananthe sarcophylla, Diaphananthe spiralis, Diaphananthe thomensis, Diaphananthe vagans, Diaphananthe vesicata, Diaphananthe lebelii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60570: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Boye Petersen (1887-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Petersen' in the authors string.