Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
afzelii
ID:
653333

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fagerl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 29A(7): 13 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652665

Common Names

  • Ditepalanthus afzelii
  • Afzelii Ditepalanthus
  • Ditepalanthus

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Description

Ditepalanthus afzelii (also called ‘Afzelius' Ditepalanthus’, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in wet, shady areas, such as rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Ditepalanthus afzelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ditepalanthus afzelii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ditepalanthus afzelii is a perennial herb that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is best grown in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Ditepalanthus afzelii

Ditepalanthus afzelii is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the highlands.

Ditepalanthus afzelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ditepalanthus afzelii?

Ditepalanthus afzelii

What is the family of Ditepalanthus afzelii?

Acanthaceae

What is the native range of Ditepalanthus afzelii?

Madagascar

Species in the Ditepalanthus genus

Species in the Balanophoraceae family

Balanophora abbreviata, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora dioica, Balanophora elongata, Balanophora fargesii, Balanophora fungosa, Balanophora harlandii, Balanophora involucrata, Balanophora japonica, Balanophora latisepala, Balanophora laxiflora, Balanophora lowii, Balanophora nipponica, Balanophora papuana, Balanophora polyandra, Balanophora reflexa, Balanophora subcupularis, Balanophora tobiracola, Balanophora wilderi, Balanophora yakushimensis, Balanophora coralliformis, Chlamydophytum aphyllum, Corynaea crassa, Dactylanthus taylorii, Ditepalanthus afzelii, Ditepalanthus malagasicus, Hachettea austrocaledonica, Helosis cayennensis, Helosis ruficeps, Helosis antillensis, Langsdorffia papuana, Langsdorffia hypogaea, Langsdorffia heterotepala, Langsdorffia malagasica, Lathrophytum peckoltii, Lophophytum rizzoi, Lophophytum weddellii, Lophophytum mirabile, Lophophytum pyramidale, Mystropetalon thomii, Ombrophytum peruvianum, Ombrophytum subterraneum, Ombrophytum violaceum, Ombrophytum microlepis, Ombrophytum guayanense, Rhopalocnemis phalloides, Sarcophyte sanguinea, Sarcophyte piriei, Scybalium jamaicense, Scybalium depressum,

References