Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
shuicae
ID:
1333676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.S.Ying) T.P.Lin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 61: 95 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346130





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Description

Dienia shuicae (also called Shuicae Dienia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Melastomataceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 0.3-0.5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Dienia shuicae has a wide range of uses, including as an ornamental plant, in traditional medicine, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dienia shuicae are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dienia shuicae is a terrestrial orchid that is native to China and Taiwan. It can be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich, acidic potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs in the spring.

Where to Find Dienia shuicae

Dienia shuicae is native to the tropical rainforests of China.

Dienia shuicae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dienia shuicae?

Dienia shuicae

What are the common names of Dienia shuicae?

N/A

What is the natural habitat of Dienia shuicae?

Tropical rainforest

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

Shao Shun Ying (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Ying' in the authors string.
Tsan Piao Lin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.P.Lin' in the authors string.