Status:
valid
Authors:
Duist.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 64: 66 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334163
Common Names
- Amischotolype Dolichandra
- Dolichandra Amischotolype
- Dolichandra
Description
Amischotolype dolichandra (also called Dolichandra Amischotolype, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Indonesia. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Amischotolype dolichandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amischotolype dolichandra is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small, round and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amischotolype dolichandra can be propagated by division and tissue culture. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Amischotolype dolichandra
Amischotolype dolichandra is native to India and is found in moist, shaded areas of tropical forests.
Amischotolype dolichandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amischotolype dolichandra?
Amischotolype dolichandra
What are the common names of Amischotolype dolichandra?
Dolichandra Amischotolype
What is the natural habitat of Amischotolype dolichandra?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Amischotolype genus
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,