Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brevipedicellata
ID:
1332538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zent.-Ruíz & A.Fuentes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novon 24(1): 106. 2015 [11 Jun 2015]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344992



Common Names

  • Drypetes brevipedicellata
  • Brevipedicellata Drypetes
  • Drypetes Brevipedicellata


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Description

Drypetes brevipedicellata (also called 'Short-stalked Drypetes', among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in humid tropical forests. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are white with yellowish-green sepals and petals.

Uses & Benefits

Drypetes brevipedicellata is used as a source of timber, for medicinal purposes, and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drypetes brevipedicellata is yellowish-green with a white lip. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drypetes brevipedicellata is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, rich soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. The plant can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or by seed. The seed should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Drypetes brevipedicellata

Drypetes brevipedicellata is found in Peru and Ecuador.

Drypetes brevipedicellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drypetes brevipedicellata?

Drypetes brevipedicellata

What is the natural habitat of Drypetes brevipedicellata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What are the common names of Drypetes brevipedicellata?

Brevipedicellata orchid

Species in the Drypetes genus

Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,

Species in the Putranjivaceae family

Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,

References

Alfredo Fernando Fuentes (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fuentes' in the authors string.
Freddy Santiago Zenteno-Ruíz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zent.-Ruíz' in the authors string.