Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
plehniana
ID:
942836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 97 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942174

Common Names

  • Diaphananthe plehniana
  • Plehn's Diaphananthe
  • Plehn's False Foxglove

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Description

Diaphananthe plehniana (also called Diaphananthe-de-plehn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Gesneriaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diaphananthe plehniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diaphananthe plehniana has small, yellow, tubular flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diaphananthe plehniana is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Diaphananthe plehniana

Diaphananthe plehniana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60608: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.