Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
danguyanus
ID:
1135764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
tro

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 19: 92. 1969

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135102



Common Names

  • Plagioscyphus danguyanus
  • Plagioscyphus Danguyanus
  • Plagioscyphus danguyanus


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Description

Plagioscyphus danguyanus (also called Plagioscyphus danguyanus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, where it is found in lowland and montane forests, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Plagioscyphus danguyanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plagioscyphus danguyanus is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is small and round, with a black and white mottled pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagioscyphus danguyanus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings of about 10 cm in length.

Where to Find Plagioscyphus danguyanus

Plagioscyphus danguyanus is native to Central America.

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28601154: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.