Diplolophium somaliense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
somaliense
ID:
650935
Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 42 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650267
Common Names
- Diplolophium somaliense
- Somaliense Diplolophium
- Somaliense's Diplolophium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diplolophium somaliense (also called Somali Diplolophium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub. It is native to Somalia and grows in sandy soils. Its leaves are narrow and linear with a pointed tip. It produces small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diplolophium somaliense 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 somaliense is small and white. The seed is a small, black, glossy drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diplolophium somaliense 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 somaliense
Diplolophium somaliense is native to Somalia, where it is found in the northern and eastern parts of the country.
Diplolophium somaliense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplolophium somaliense?
Diplolophium somaliense
What is the natural habitat of Diplolophium somaliense?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
What is the flowering period of Diplolophium somaliense?
Late spring and early summer
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2771092: Based on the initial data import
Bernard Verdcourt (1925-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdc.' in the authors string.