Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
dominii
ID:
841531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krajina

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Preslia 10: 94 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000840866

Common Names

  • Cheirodendron dominii
  • Dominii Cheirodendron
  • Cheirodendron

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Description

Cheirodendron dominii (also called 'Domin's Cheirodendron', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in moist, shady places. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cheirodendron dominii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cheirodendron dominii has white flowers with a yellow-green center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cheirodendron dominii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Cheirodendron dominii

Cheirodendron dominii is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in moist forests at elevations of 500-2,000 m.

Cheirodendron dominii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cheirodendron dominii?

Cheirodendron dominii

What is the common name of Cheirodendron dominii?

Dominii

What is the native habitat of Cheirodendron dominii?

Tropical rainforest in New Caledonia

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-38683: Based on the initial data import
Vladimír Krajina (1905-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krajina' in the authors string.