Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
dalzellii
ID:
747101

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.G.A.Styles

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life (Port Edward) 39-40: 24 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746434

Common Names

  • Emplectanthus Dalzellii
  • Dalzellii Emplectanthus
  • Dalzelli's Emplectanthus

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Description

Emplectanthus dalzellii (also called Dalzell's Emplectanthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Emplectanthus dalzellii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emplectanthus dalzellii has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emplectanthus dalzellii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in early spring.

Where to Find Emplectanthus dalzellii

Emplectanthus dalzellii is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Emplectanthus dalzellii FAQ

What is the common name of Emplectanthus dalzellii?

Dalzell's Emplectanthus

What is the natural habitat of Emplectanthus dalzellii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the flower color of Emplectanthus dalzellii?

White or yellow

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-2899708: Based on the initial data import
D.G.A. Styles: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.A.Styles' in the authors string.