Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
diosmoides
ID:
235570

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Bull. Cl. Phys.-Math. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg 10: 332 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000234901

Common Names

  • Anticoryne Diosmoides
  • Diosmoides Anticoryne
  • Anticoryne

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Synonyms

  • Baeckea diosmoides Domin [illegitimate]

Description

Anticoryne diosmoides (also called Diosma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has dark green, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Anticoryne diosmoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anticoryne diosmoides is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anticoryne diosmoides is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen plant with glossy green leaves and yellow flowers. Cultivation: Anticoryne diosmoides prefers a warm, humid environment with bright indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix that is kept moist but not wet. Propagation: Anticoryne diosmoides can be propagated by seed or by cuttings.

Where to Find Anticoryne diosmoides

Anticoryne diosmoides can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Anticoryne diosmoides FAQ

What is the optimal soil pH for Anticoryne diosmoides?

Anticoryne diosmoides prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.

What is the optimal temperature for Anticoryne diosmoides?

Anticoryne diosmoides prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

How much light does Anticoryne diosmoides need?

Anticoryne diosmoides needs full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,