Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
zambesianum
ID:
650938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 18 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650270

Common Names

  • Diplolophium zambesianum
  • Zambesianum Diplolophium
  • Zambesianum's Diplolophium

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Synonyms

  • Physotrichia arenaria Engl. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Physotrichia helenae Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Diplolophium zambesianum (also called Zambesian Diplolophium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub. It is native to Zambia and grows in sandy soils. Its leaves are narrow and linear with a pointed tip. It produces small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diplolophium zambesianum 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 zambesianum 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 zambesianum 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 zambesianum

Diplolophium zambesianum is native to Zambia, where it is found in the Northern and Luapula provinces.

Diplolophium zambesianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplolophium zambesianum?

Diplolophium zambesianum

What is the natural habitat of Diplolophium zambesianum?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Diplolophium zambesianum?

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,

References