Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sumatrana
ID:
923407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welzen

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Blumea 56: 212 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922742



Common Names

  • Dicoelia sumatrana
  • Sumatran Dicoelia
  • Sumatrana Dicoelia


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Description

Dicoelia sumatrana (also called Sumatran Dicoelia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has long, narrow leaves with a waxy texture and a thick, succulent stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoelia sumatrana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicoelia sumatrana has a small, bright yellow flower with white and purple markings. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoelia sumatrana is a tropical epiphyte that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from division or seeds. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Dicoelia sumatrana

Dicoelia sumatrana can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Sumatra and Borneo.

Species in the Dicoelia genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-468376: Based on the initial data import
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.