Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
wcs
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 26 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944064
Common Names
- Diplomeris Pulchella
- Pretty Diplomeris
- Pulchella Diplomeris
Description
Diplomeris pulchella (also called Pretty Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils. It is found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Diplomeris pulchella is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Diplomeris pulchella are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oblong-shaped. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplomeris pulchella is best propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Diplomeris pulchella
Diplomeris pulchella can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Species in the Diplomeris genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,