Status:
valid
Authors:
Mennega
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 71: 554 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219837
Common Names
- Dicranostyles guianensis
- Guian Dicranostyles
- Guianensis Dicranostyles
Description
Dicranostyles guianensis (also called 'Guianan Dicranostyles', among many other common names) is a low-growing, perennial herb with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranostyles guianensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicranostyles guianensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicranostyles guianensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Dicranostyles guianensis
Dicranostyles guianensis is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Dicranostyles guianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranostyles guianensis?
Dicranostyles guianensis
What is the common name of Dicranostyles guianensis?
Guianan Dicranostyles
What is the habitat of Dicranostyles guianensis?
Dicranostyles guianensis is found in moist forests and grasslands of the Himalayas
Species in the Dicranostyles genus
Dicranostyles guianensis,
Dicranostyles globostigma,
Dicranostyles costanensis,
Dicranostyles solimoesensis,
Dicranostyles densa,
Dicranostyles falconiana,
Dicranostyles ampla,
Dicranostyles holostyla,
Dicranostyles integra,
Dicranostyles laxa,
Dicranostyles longifolia,
Dicranostyles mildbraediana,
Dicranostyles scandens,
Dicranostyles villosus,
Dicranostyles sericea,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,