Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Norman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 61: 57 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650262
Common Names
- Diplolophium buchananii
- Buchananii Diplolophium
- Buchananii's Diplolophium
Synonyms
- Physotrichia buchananii Benth. ex Oliv. [unknown]
Description
Diplolophium buchananii (also called Buchanani's Diplolophium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub. It is native to Africa and grows in sandy soils. Its leaves are narrow and linear with a pointed tip. It produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplolophium buchananii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplolophium buchananii is small and white. The seed is a small, black, glossy drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplolophium buchananii is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has grey-green foliage and produces small white flowers in spring. It is best grown in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Diplolophium buchananii
Diplolophium buchananii is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces.
Diplolophium buchananii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplolophium buchananii?
Diplolophium buchananii
What is the family of Diplolophium buchananii?
Asteraceae
What is the distribution of Diplolophium buchananii?
Endemic to Western Australia
Species in the Diplolophium genus
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,