Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
truncata
ID:
944741

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe ex Downie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 385 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944079



Common Names

  • Diploprora Truncata
  • Truncate Diploprora
  • Truncata Diploprora


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Description

Diploprora truncata (also called Diploprora-de-truncata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub with a woody stem and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diploprora truncata is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diploprora truncata are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diploprora truncata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Diploprora truncata

Diploprora truncata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Diploprora genus

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-62514: Based on the initial data import
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
Dorothy G. Downie (1894-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Downie' in the authors string.