Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cayensis
ID:
1317888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Britton) Greuter & R.Rankin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 46: 11 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330342



Common Names

  • Diphyllocalyx Cayensis
  • Cayenne Diphyllocalyx
  • Cayenne Clerodendrum


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Description

Diphyllocalyx cayensis (also called 'Cayenne Diphyllocalyx', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Diphyllocalyx cayensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Diphyllocalyx cayensis sub. variifolius (Urb.) Greuter & R.Rankin
Diphyllocalyx cayensis sub. cayensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diphyllocalyx cayensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diphyllocalyx cayensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Diphyllocalyx cayensis

Diphyllocalyx cayensis is endemic to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangxi and Yunnan.

Diphyllocalyx cayensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diphyllocalyx cayensis?

Diphyllocalyx cayensis

What is the common name of Diphyllocalyx cayensis?

Cayensis Diphyllocalyx

What is the natural habitat of Diphyllocalyx cayensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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References

Werner Greuter (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greuter' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Rosa Rankin (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Rankin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60470452-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].