Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
angolense
ID:
645756

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 672 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645088

Common Names

  • Dichapetalum angolense
  • Angolense's Dichapetalum
  • Angolense Dichapetalum

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Synonyms

  • Dichapetalum angolense glabriusculum Hauman [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum angolense leucanthum Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum ferrugineo-tomentosum Engl. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum ferrugineotomentosum leucanthum Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum mayumbense Exell [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum petersianum Dinkl. & Engl. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum reygaerti De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum rufo-tomentosum Engl. [unknown]
  • Chailletia angolensis Chodat [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum angolense (also called Angolan 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 angolense 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

The flower of Dichapetalum angolense is a white or cream-colored, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichapetalum angolense can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a sandy soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dichapetalum angolense

Dichapetalum angolense can be found in tropical forests in Central and West Africa.

Dichapetalum angolense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum angolense?

Dichapetalum angolense

What is the common name of Dichapetalum angolense?

Angolan Dichapetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum angolense?

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,

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