Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cylindracea
ID:
646194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60: 47 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645526

Common Names

  • Dichazothece Cylindracea
  • Cylindrical Dichazothece
  • Cylindric Dichazothece

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Description

Dichazothece cylindracea (also called 'Cylindrical Dichazothece', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It has leathery leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichazothece cylindracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichazothece cylindracea is a small, white to yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a few hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichazothece cylindracea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Dichazothece cylindracea

Dichazothece cylindracea can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Dichazothece cylindracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichazothece cylindracea?

Dichazothece cylindracea

What is the common name of Dichazothece cylindracea?

Cylindrical Dichazothece

What is the natural habitat of Dichazothece cylindracea?

Tropical rainforests of Africa

Species in the Dichazothece genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.