Status:
valid
Authors:
Novelo, C.T.Philbrick & Irgang
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 29: 111 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642817
Common Names
- Diamantina lombardii
- Lombardii Diamantina
- Lombardi Diamantina
Description
Diamantina lombardii (also called African Diamond, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 15 m in height. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and obovate-lanceolate. It is found in woodlands, savannas, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Diamantina lombardii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diamantina lombardii is a white to yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diamantina lombardii is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in autumn. It can also be propagated by layering or division in spring.
Where to Find Diamantina lombardii
Diamantina lombardii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Diamantina lombardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diamantina lombardii?
Diamantina lombardii
What is the common name of Diamantina lombardii?
Lombard's Diamantina
What is the natural habitat of Diamantina lombardii?
Tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia
Species in the Diamantina genus
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans,
Apinagia aripecuruensis,
Apinagia arminensis,
Apinagia batrachifolia,
Apinagia boliviana,
Apinagia brevicaulis,
Apinagia crispa,
Apinagia digitata,
Apinagia dissecta,
Apinagia divaricata,
Apinagia fimbrifolia,
Apinagia flexuosa,
Apinagia fluitans,
Apinagia fucoides,
Apinagia gardneriana,
Apinagia glaziovii,
Apinagia goejei,
Apinagia guairaensis,
Apinagia guyanensis,
Apinagia hulkiana,
Apinagia itanensis,
Apinagia kochii,
Apinagia latifolia,
Apinagia leptophylla,
Apinagia longifolia,
Apinagia marowynensis,
Apinagia membranacea,
Apinagia minor,
Apinagia multibranchiata,
Apinagia parvifolia,
Apinagia petiolata,
Apinagia platystigma,
Apinagia pusilla,
Apinagia rangiferina,
Apinagia richardiana,
Apinagia ruppioides,
Apinagia spruceana,
Apinagia staheliana,
Apinagia surumuensis,
Apinagia tenuifolia,
Apinagia treslingiana,
Apinagia versteegiana,
Apinagia brejoagrestinensis,
Autana andersonii,
Castelnavia noveloi,
Castelnavia cuneifolia,
Castelnavia fimbriata,
Castelnavia fluitans,
Castelnavia lindmaniana,
Castelnavia monandra,
References
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.