Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
944718

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.D.Tao, Z.H.Yang & Q.T.Zhang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 10: 257 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944056



Common Names

  • Diploknema Yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Diploknema
  • Yunnanensis Diploknema


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Description

Diploknema yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis

Diploknema yunnanensis can be found in China.

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-62487: Based on the initial data import
Qi Tai Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.T.Zhang' in the authors string.
De Ding Tao (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.D.Tao' in the authors string.
Zen Hong Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.H.Yang' in the authors string.