Status:
valid
Authors:
Wood
Source:
cmp
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Amer. Bot. Fl. : 124 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646418
Common Names
- Diandra Didiplis
- Didiplis Diandra
- Diandra Dictyoneura
Description
Didiplis diandra (also called 'Diandra Didiplis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has thin, wiry stems that can reach up to 1.5 m in length and have small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Didiplis diandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Didiplis diandra is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Didiplis diandra can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, the plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-draining soil. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Didiplis diandra
Didiplis diandra can be found in the United States, primarily in the Midwest.
Didiplis diandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didiplis diandra?
Didiplis diandra
What is the natural habitat of Didiplis diandra?
Didiplis diandra is native to Central and South America.
What is the average height of Didiplis diandra?
Didiplis diandra can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.
Species in the Didiplis genus
Species in the Lythraceae family
Adenaria floribunda,
Ammannia aegyptiaca,
Ammannia alternifolia,
Ammannia anagalloides,
Ammannia aspera,
Ammannia auriculata,
Ammannia baccifera,
Ammannia coccinea,
Ammannia cordata,
Ammannia crassicaulis,
Ammannia crinipes,
Ammannia debilis,
Ammannia desertorum,
Ammannia dodecandra,
Ammannia elata,
Ammannia gracilis,
Ammannia latifolia,
Ammannia linearipetala,
Ammannia loandensis,
Ammannia multiflora,
Ammannia myriophylloides,
Ammannia nagpurensis,
Ammannia octandra,
Ammannia passerinoides,
Ammannia prieuriana,
Ammannia prostrata,
Ammannia quadriciliata,
Ammannia robusta,
Ammannia sarcophylla,
Ammannia schaeferi,
Ammannia senegalensis,
Ammannia triflora,
Ammannia uniflora,
Ammannia urceolata,
Ammannia verticillata,
Ammannia wormskioldii,
Ammannia calcicola,
Ammannia heterophylla,
Ammannia pauciramosa,
Ammannia pubescens,
Ammannia praetermissa,
Ammannia andongensis,
Ammannia angolensis,
Ammannia angustifolia,
Ammannia arnhemica,
Ammannia aurita,
Ammannia baumii,
Ammannia bequaertii,
Ammannia brevistyla,
Ammannia burttii,