Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cyrtocarpa
ID:
1333888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(D.Fang & L.Zeng) Mich.Möller & H.J.Atkins

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 68: 156 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346342


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Description

Deinostigma cyrtocarpa (also called 'Curved-fruited Deinostigma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb with a single, unbranched stem, reaching up to 1 m tall. It is native to Peru, and typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Deinostigma cyrtocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deinostigma cyrtocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow-green stripes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deinostigma cyrtocarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Deinostigma cyrtocarpa

Deinostigma cyrtocarpa can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of China, India, and Southeast Asia.

Deinostigma cyrtocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deinostigma cyrtocarpa?

Deinostigma cyrtocarpa

What type of plant is Deinostigma cyrtocarpa?

Herb

Where is Deinostigma cyrtocarpa found?

Central and South America

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Ling Zeng (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Zeng' in the authors string.
Hannah Jane Atkins (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Atkins' in the authors string.
Michael Möller (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mich.Möller' in the authors string.