Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchrum
ID:
652865

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) J.Sinclair

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 14: 333 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652197

Common Names

  • Disepalum Pulchrum
  • String of Hearts
  • Heart Plant

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Description

Disepalum pulchrum (also called 'Beautiful Disepalum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in tropical Africa, where it is found in moist, shady forests. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Disepalum pulchrum is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and its ability to attract pollinators. It is also known for its ability to reduce soil erosion and provide a natural habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Disepalum pulchrum is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round nut with a pointed apex. The seedlings are small, with two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disepalum pulchrum is a species of plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a warm, moist environment. The cuttings should be kept in partial shade until they have taken root.

Where to Find Disepalum pulchrum

Disepalum pulchrum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Disepalum pulchrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disepalum pulchrum?

Disepalum pulchrum

What are the common names of Disepalum pulchrum?

Beautiful Disepalum

Where is Disepalum pulchrum found?

Disepalum pulchrum is found in the Philippines

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
James Sinclair (1913-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Sinclair' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:72830-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.