Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
carnosiflora
ID:
944117

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siegerist

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 206 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943455



Common Names

  • Dimerandra Carnosiflora
  • Fleshy-flowered Dimerandra
  • Fleshy-flowered-flowered Dimerandra


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Description

Dimerandra carnosiflora (also called Carnose-flowered Dimerandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters in height, with white flowers. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dimerandra carnosiflora is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dimerandra carnosiflora are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimerandra carnosiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, bright location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dimerandra carnosiflora

Dimerandra carnosiflora is native to Colombia.

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-61870: Based on the initial data import
Emly Steffan Siegerist (1925-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siegerist' in the authors string.