Status:
valid
Authors:
Kallunki
Source:
ksu
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50: 504 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000455263
Common Names
- Ticorea diandra
- Ticorea
- Diandra
Description
Ticorea diandra (also called Ticorea diandra var. diandra, among many other common names) is an annual plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ticorea diandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ticorea diandra has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ticorea diandra is a perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Ticorea diandra
Ticorea diandra is native to South America and can be found in humid, tropical forests.
Ticorea diandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ticorea diandra?
Ticorea diandra
What is the common name of Ticorea diandra?
Diandra Ticorea
Where is Ticorea diandra native to?
Tropical America
Species in the Ticorea genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,