Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
choristilum
ID:
645813

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 440 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645145

Common Names

  • Choristil False-petal
  • False-petal
  • Dichapetalum choristilum

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Synonyms

  • Dichapetalum mortehanii De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum choristilum (also called Choristilum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant with fern-like leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dichapetalum choristilum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dichapetalum choristilum var. louisii Breteler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dichapetalum choristilum 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 choristilum 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 choristilum

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

Dichapetalum choristilum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum choristilum?

Dichapetalum choristilum

What is the common name of Dichapetalum choristilum?

Choristilum False-petal

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum choristilum?

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,

References