Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
sebifera
ID:
944716

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Arch. Néerl. Sci. Exact. Nat. 19: 105 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944054



Common Names

  • Diploknema Sebifera
  • Wax-bearing Diploknema
  • Sebifera Diploknema


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Description

Diploknema sebifera (also called Wax-leaved Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils. It is found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Diploknema sebifera 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 flowers of Diploknema sebifera are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diploknema sebifera 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 sebifera

Diploknema sebifera can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

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