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
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.
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,