Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
1282841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Banks ex DC.) Lem.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ill. Hort. (1867) Misc. 57.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282179



Common Names

  • Distemma coccinea
  • Distemma
  • Coccinea


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Description

Distemma coccinea (also called Scarlet-flowered Distemma, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small red flowers and narrow, elongated leaves. It is found in coastal heaths and woodlands, and is tolerant of salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Distemma coccinea is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Distemma coccinea is a small, yellow, tubular flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Distemma coccinea is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Distemma coccinea

Distemma coccinea can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Distemma genus

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50316494: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
Charles Antoine Lemaire (1800-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lem.' in the authors string.