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
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.
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 Dasylepis genus
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,