Status:
valid
Authors:
(Summerh.) P.J.Cribb & Carlsward
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 71: 45 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334399
Common Names
- Diaphananthe gabonensis
- Gabonensis Diaphananthe
- Diaphananthe's Gabonensis
Description
Diaphananthe gabonensis (also called Gabonensis, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Africa, where it is found in moist, rocky soils in alpine meadows and tundra habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diaphananthe gabonensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diaphananthe gabonensis is small and yellow. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diaphananthe gabonensis is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the stem or leaves. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Diaphananthe gabonensis
Diaphananthe gabonensis can be found in Gabon.
Diaphananthe gabonensis FAQ
What is the common name of Diaphananthe gabonensis?
Gabonensis
What is the natural habitat of Diaphananthe gabonensis?
It is native to Gabon.
What are the characteristics of Diaphananthe gabonensis?
It has a short stem and oval-shaped, green leaves. The white flowers have five petals and are bell-shaped.
Species in the Diaphananthe genus
Diaphananthe bidens,
Diaphananthe ceriflora,
Diaphananthe divitiflora,
Diaphananthe dorotheae,
Diaphananthe eggelingii,
Diaphananthe fragrantissima,
Diaphananthe garayana,
Diaphananthe lorifolia,
Diaphananthe pellucida,
Diaphananthe plehniana,
Diaphananthe sanfordiana,
Diaphananthe sarcorhynchoides,
Diaphananthe subclavata,
Diaphananthe suborbicularis,
Diaphananthe trigonopetala,
Diaphananthe vandiformis,
Diaphananthe welwitschii,
Diaphananthe odoratissima,
Diaphananthe gabonensis,
Diaphananthe ichneumonea,
Diaphananthe lanceolata,
Diaphananthe lecomtei,
Diaphananthe letouzeyi,
Diaphananthe sarcophylla,
Diaphananthe spiralis,
Diaphananthe thomensis,
Diaphananthe vagans,
Diaphananthe vesicata,
Diaphananthe lebelii,
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,