Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
siamensis
ID:
944717

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.R.Fletcher

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1937: 379 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944055



Common Names

  • Diploknema Siamensis
  • Siamese Diploknema
  • Siamensis Diploknema


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Description

Diploknema siamensis (also called Siamese 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 siamensis 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 siamensis 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 siamensis 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 siamensis

Diploknema siamensis can be found in Thailand and Myanmar.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-62486: Based on the initial data import
Harold Roy Fletcher (1907-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.R.Fletcher' in the authors string.