Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
swynnertonii
ID:
650936

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Norman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 61: 57 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650268

Common Names

  • Diplolophium swynnertonii
  • Swynnertonii Diplolophium
  • Swynnertonii's Diplolophium

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Synonyms

  • Physotrichia swynnertonii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Physotrichia gorungosensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Diplolophium buchananii swynnertonii (Baker f.) Cannon [unknown]

Description

Diplolophium swynnertonii (also called Swynnerton'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 swynnertonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplolophium swynnertonii is small and white. The seed is a small, black, glossy drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplolophium swynnertonii 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 swynnertonii

Diplolophium swynnertonii is native to Tanzania, where it is found in the Usambara Mountains.

Diplolophium swynnertonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplolophium swynnertonii?

Diplolophium swynnertonii

What is the natural habitat of Diplolophium swynnertonii?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Diplolophium swynnertonii?

Late spring and early summer

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,

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