Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
dictyoneura
ID:
394322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 78 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000393654

Common Names

  • Dictyoneura False Daisy
  • False Daisy
  • Polyalthia Dictyoneura

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Description

Polyalthia dictyoneura (also called 'Netted Polyalthia', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and netted, leathery leaves. It is native to India and grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia dictyoneura has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments. It is also used as a dye and for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Polyalthia dictyoneura are white, bell-shaped and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia dictyoneura is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 8-10 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Polyalthia dictyoneura

Polyalthia dictyoneura is native to Madagascar.

Polyalthia dictyoneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyalthia dictyoneura?

Polyalthia dictyoneura

What is the family of Polyalthia dictyoneura?

Annonaceae

What is the habitat of Polyalthia dictyoneura?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Polyalthia genus

Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:74554-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.