Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
emarginata
ID:
944119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Mey.) Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bol. Agric. (São Paulo) 34: 618 (1933 publ. 1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943457



Common Names

  • Dimerandra Emarginata
  • Notched Dimerandra
  • Notched-flowered Dimerandra


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Description

Dimerandra emarginata (also called Emarginate 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 emarginata is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ease of care. It can be used to decorate homes and offices, and its leaves can be used to create a tropical feel. The plant can also be used to purify the air, as it absorbs toxins and other pollutants from the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dimerandra emarginata 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 emarginata 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 emarginata

Dimerandra emarginata 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-61872: Based on the initial data import
Georg Friedrich Wilhelm Meyer (1782-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mey.' in the authors string.
Frederico Carlos Hoehne (1882-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoehne' in the authors string.