Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
945728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Blumea 24: 345 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945066



Common Names

  • Diyaminauclea zeylanica
  • Ceylon Diyaminauclea
  • Ceylon Diyaminauclea


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Description

Diyaminauclea zeylanica (also called Ceylon Diyaminauclea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in open areas, such as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Diyaminauclea zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, asthma, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diyaminauclea zeylanica has white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are borne on a single stem and have a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diyaminauclea zeylanica can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Diyaminauclea zeylanica

Diyaminauclea zeylanica is native to Sri Lanka and can be found in the wet zone forests of the country.

Species in the Diyaminauclea genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63471: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Colin Ernest Ridsdale (1944-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridsdale' in the authors string.