Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
alpinum
ID:
646283

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fenzl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Pug. Pl. Nov. Syr. : 17 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645615

Common Names

  • Alpine Dichoropetalum
  • Alpine Dichoropetalum
  • Alpine Dichoropetalum

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Synonyms

  • Johrenia alpina Fenzl [unknown]

Description

Dichoropetalum alpinum (also called Alpine Dichoropetalum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the mountains of Central and South America, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dichoropetalum alpinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichoropetalum alpinum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichoropetalum alpinum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Europe. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dichoropetalum alpinum

Dichoropetalum alpinum is native to the Himalayas and China.

Dichoropetalum alpinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichoropetalum alpinum?

Dichoropetalum alpinum

What is the common name of Dichoropetalum alpinum?

Alpine Dichoropetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichoropetalum alpinum?

Alpine meadows and grasslands

Species in the Dichoropetalum genus

Dichoropetalum achaicum, Dichoropetalum alpigenum, Dichoropetalum aromaticum, Dichoropetalum aureum, Dichoropetalum carvifolia, Dichoropetalum chryseum, Dichoropetalum depauperatum, Dichoropetalum golestanicum, Dichoropetalum graminifolium, Dichoropetalum isauricum, Dichoropetalum junceum, Dichoropetalum lavrentiadis, Dichoropetalum minutifolium, Dichoropetalum munbyi, Dichoropetalum oligophyllum, Dichoropetalum palimbioides, Dichoropetalum paucijugum, Dichoropetalum platycarpum, Dichoropetalum pschawicum, Dichoropetalum ramosissimum, Dichoropetalum schottii, Dichoropetalum scoparium, Dichoropetalum seseloides, Dichoropetalum stridii, Dichoropetalum vittijugum, Dichoropetalum alpinum, Dichoropetalum longibracteolatum, Dichoropetalum bupleuroides, Dichoropetalum caucasicum, Dichoropetalum kittaniae, Dichoropetalum kyriakae, Dichoropetalum zirnichii, Dichoropetalum alanyensis, Dichoropetalum vuralii,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,