Diploknema butyracea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
butyracea
ID:
944706
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) H.J.Lam
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 186 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944044
Common Names
- Diploknema Butyracea
- Butter-like Diploknema
- Butyracea Diploknema
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diploknema butyracea (also called Buttery Diploknema, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree of the Arecaceae family. It is native to tropical America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diploknema butyracea is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Diploknema butyracea var. andamanensis P.RoyenDiploknema butyracea var. butyracea
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diploknema butyracea is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Diploknema butyracea is best propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Diploknema butyracea
Diploknema butyracea can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Diploknema genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62476: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Herman Johannes Lam (1892-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Lam' in the authors string.