Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
butyraceoides
ID:
944709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 8: 465 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944047



Common Names

  • Diploknema Butyraceoides
  • Butter-like-like Diploknema
  • Butyraceoides Diploknema


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Description

Diploknema butyraceoides (also called Buttery-like 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 butyraceoides 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diploknema butyraceoides is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diploknema butyraceoides 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 butyraceoides

Diploknema butyraceoides can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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