Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
chlorinum
ID:
645812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 348 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645144

Common Names

  • Chlorin False-petal
  • False-petal
  • Dichapetalum chlorinum

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Synonyms

  • Chailletia chlorina Tul. [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum chlorinum (also called Chlorine 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 chlorinum 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 flowers of Dichapetalum chlorinum are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichapetalum chlorinum 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 chlorinum

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

Dichapetalum chlorinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum chlorinum?

Dichapetalum chlorinum

What is the common name of Dichapetalum chlorinum?

Chlorine False-petal

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum chlorinum?

It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola

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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