Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
rudens
ID:
943744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hepper

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 16: 451 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943082

Common Names

  • Dictyophleba rudens
  • Rudens Palm
  • Rude Palm

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Description

Dictyophleba rudens (also called 'Rudent Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dictyophleba rudens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flower of Dictyophleba rudens is white, with a yellowish-green lip. Seed: The seed of Dictyophleba rudens is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Dictyophleba rudens are small and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dictyophleba rudens can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.

Where to Find Dictyophleba rudens

Dictyophleba rudens can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61485: Based on the initial data import
Frank Nigel Hepper (1929-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hepper' in the authors string.