Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl. & L.O.Williams) C.D.Adams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 254 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396911
Common Names
- Diplacrum Mitracarpoides
- Mitracarpoides Diplacrum
- Mitracarpoides False-heath
Description
Diplacrum mitracarpoides (also called 'Mitracarpoides Diplacrum', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has an upright habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centres and narrow, linear leaves. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Diplacrum mitracarpoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplacrum mitracarpoides is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplacrum mitracarpoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Diplacrum mitracarpoides
Diplacrum mitracarpoides can be found in Africa.
Diplacrum mitracarpoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplacrum mitracarpoides?
Diplacrum mitracarpoides
What is the natural habitat of Diplacrum mitracarpoides?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America
What are the common uses of Diplacrum mitracarpoides?
Medicinal, ornamental, and timber
Species in the Diplacrum genus
Diplacrum africanum,
Diplacrum capitatum,
Diplacrum caricinum,
Diplacrum exiguum,
Diplacrum guianense,
Diplacrum mitracarpoides,
Diplacrum pygmaeopsis,
Diplacrum pygmaeum,
Diplacrum reticulatum,
Diplacrum poklei,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana,
Abildgaardia ovata,
Abildgaardia schoenoides,
Abildgaardia triflora,
Abildgaardia oxystachya,
Abildgaardia odontocarpa,
Abildgaardia macrantha,
Abildgaardia fusiformis,
Abildgaardia pachyptera,
Actinoschoenus repens,
Actinoschoenus yunnanensis,
Actinoschoenus aphyllus,
Actinoscirpus grossus,
Afrotrilepis jaegeri,
Afrotrilepis pilosa,
Amphiscirpus nevadensis,
Arthrostylis aphylla,
Arthrostylis planiculmis,
Becquerelia clarkei,
Becquerelia cymosa,
Becquerelia discolor,
Becquerelia merkeliana,
Becquerelia muricata,
Becquerelia tuberculata,
Bisboeckelera irrigua,
Bisboeckelera longifolia,
Bisboeckelera microcephala,
Bisboeckelera vinacea,
Blysmus compressus,
Blysmus mongolicola,
Blysmus rufus,
Blysmus sinocompressus,
Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter,
Bolboschoenus caldwellii,
Bolboschoenus capensis,
Bolboschoenus fluviatilis,
Bolboschoenus glaucus,
Bolboschoenus grandispicus,
Bolboschoenus laticarpus,
Bolboschoenus maritimus,
Bolboschoenus medianus,
Bolboschoenus nobilis,
Bolboschoenus novae-angliae,
Bolboschoenus planiculmis,
Bolboschoenus robustus,
Bolboschoenus schmidii,
Bolboschoenus stagnicola,
Bolboschoenus yagara,
Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii,
Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:275921-2: 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].