Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
blackii
ID:
925580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) Chipp

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1923: 265 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924915

Common Names

  • Black's Dasylepis
  • Blackii Dasylepis
  • Black's Daisy-leaved

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Description

Dasylepis blackii (also called Black's Dasylepis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is native to Ghana and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dasylepis blackii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dasylepis blackii has small, white flowers that grow in clusters, followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasylepis blackii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Dasylepis blackii

Dasylepis blackii can be found in South Africa.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Thomas Ford Chipp (1886-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chipp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365284-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.