Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
dircoides
ID:
638718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steyerm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 420 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638050



Common Names

  • Daphnopsis Dircoides
  • Dircoides Daphnopsis
  • Dircoides


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Description

Daphnopsis dircoides (also called Dirks' Daphnopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae. It is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in moist forests, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Daphnopsis dircoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has fragrant flowers and is often used for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphnopsis dircoides has small white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphnopsis dircoides is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a mix of peat and sand. Layering is done by bending a low-growing branch to the ground and covering it with soil. The branch should be left in place until it has rooted.

Where to Find Daphnopsis dircoides

Daphnopsis dircoides is native to Central America and South America.

Daphnopsis dircoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Daphnopsis dircoides?

Daphnopsis dircoides

What is the common name of Daphnopsis dircoides?

Dirca-like Daphnopsis

What is the natural habitat of Daphnopsis dircoides?

It is native to Costa Rica, Panama, and Colombia

Species in the Daphnopsis genus

Daphnopsis alainii, Daphnopsis alpestris, Daphnopsis americana, Daphnopsis angustifolia, Daphnopsis anomala, Daphnopsis bissei, Daphnopsis boliviana, Daphnopsis brasiliensis, Daphnopsis brevifolia, Daphnopsis calcicola, Daphnopsis caracasana, Daphnopsis coriacea, Daphnopsis correae, Daphnopsis costaricensis, Daphnopsis crassifolia, Daphnopsis crispotomentosa, Daphnopsis cuneata, Daphnopsis dircoides, Daphnopsis ekmanii, Daphnopsis equatorialis, Daphnopsis espinosae, Daphnopsis fasciculata, Daphnopsis ficina, Daphnopsis filipedunculata, Daphnopsis flavida, Daphnopsis folsomii, Daphnopsis gemmiflora, Daphnopsis grandis, Daphnopsis granitica, Daphnopsis granvillei, Daphnopsis guacacoa, Daphnopsis guaiquinimae, Daphnopsis hammelii, Daphnopsis helleriana, Daphnopsis hispaniolica, Daphnopsis lagunae, Daphnopsis liebmannii, Daphnopsis longipedunculata, Daphnopsis macrocarpa, Daphnopsis macrophylla, Daphnopsis malacophylla, Daphnopsis martii, Daphnopsis megacarpa, Daphnopsis mexiae, Daphnopsis mollis, Daphnopsis monocephala, Daphnopsis morii, Daphnopsis nevlingiana, Daphnopsis nevlingii, Daphnopsis oblongifolia,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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