Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
acuminatum
ID:
645743

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Études Fl. Bangala & Ubangi : 221 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645075

Common Names

  • Dichapetalum acuminatum
  • Acuminate Dichapetalum
  • Dichapetalum

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Synonyms

  • Dichapetalum acuminatum laurentii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum claessensii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum tessmannii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum acuminatum (also called Acuminate Dichapetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Dichapetalaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, with a spreading crown, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, and is found in dry savanna and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dichapetalum acuminatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of forage for livestock. It has been used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichapetalum acuminatum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichapetalum acuminatum is a low-growing perennial that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in spring or by seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Dichapetalum acuminatum

Dichapetalum acuminatum can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Dichapetalum acuminatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum acuminatum?

Dichapetalum acuminatum

What is the common name of Dichapetalum acuminatum?

Acuminate Dichapetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum acuminatum?

Moist forests

Species in the Dichapetalum genus

Dichapetalum neglectum, Dichapetalum acuminatum, Dichapetalum affine, Dichapetalum alaotrense, Dichapetalum albidum, Dichapetalum altescandens, Dichapetalum angolense, Dichapetalum arachnoideum, Dichapetalum arenarium, Dichapetalum asplundeanum, Dichapetalum axillare, Dichapetalum bangii, Dichapetalum barbatum, Dichapetalum barbosae, Dichapetalum barteri, Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides, Dichapetalum bellum, Dichapetalum berendinae, Dichapetalum bernalii, Dichapetalum bocageanum, Dichapetalum bodyi, Dichapetalum bojeri, Dichapetalum braunii, Dichapetalum brenesii, Dichapetalum bullatum, Dichapetalum chalotii, Dichapetalum chlorinum, Dichapetalum choristilum, Dichapetalum coelhoi, Dichapetalum congoense, Dichapetalum crassifolium, Dichapetalum cymosum, Dichapetalum cymulosum, Dichapetalum deflexum, Dichapetalum dewevrei, Dichapetalum dewildei, Dichapetalum dictyospermum, Dichapetalum discolor, Dichapetalum donnell-smithii, Dichapetalum edule, Dichapetalum eickii, Dichapetalum fadenii, Dichapetalum filicaule, Dichapetalum findouense, Dichapetalum foreroi, Dichapetalum froesii, Dichapetalum fructuosum, Dichapetalum gabonense, Dichapetalum gassitae, Dichapetalum gelonioides,

Species in the Dichapetalaceae family

Dichapetalum neglectum, Dichapetalum acuminatum, Dichapetalum affine, Dichapetalum alaotrense, Dichapetalum albidum, Dichapetalum altescandens, Dichapetalum angolense, Dichapetalum arachnoideum, Dichapetalum arenarium, Dichapetalum asplundeanum, Dichapetalum axillare, Dichapetalum bangii, Dichapetalum barbatum, Dichapetalum barbosae, Dichapetalum barteri, Dichapetalum beilschmiedioides, Dichapetalum bellum, Dichapetalum berendinae, Dichapetalum bernalii, Dichapetalum bocageanum, Dichapetalum bodyi, Dichapetalum bojeri, Dichapetalum braunii, Dichapetalum brenesii, Dichapetalum bullatum, Dichapetalum chalotii, Dichapetalum chlorinum, Dichapetalum choristilum, Dichapetalum coelhoi, Dichapetalum congoense, Dichapetalum crassifolium, Dichapetalum cymosum, Dichapetalum cymulosum, Dichapetalum deflexum, Dichapetalum dewevrei, Dichapetalum dewildei, Dichapetalum dictyospermum, Dichapetalum discolor, Dichapetalum donnell-smithii, Dichapetalum edule, Dichapetalum eickii, Dichapetalum fadenii, Dichapetalum filicaule, Dichapetalum findouense, Dichapetalum foreroi, Dichapetalum froesii, Dichapetalum fructuosum, Dichapetalum gabonense, Dichapetalum gassitae, Dichapetalum gelonioides,