Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
congoense
ID:
645824

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Ruhland

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 78 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645156

Common Names

  • Congo False-petal
  • False-petal
  • Dichapetalum congoense

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Description

Dichapetalum congoense (also called Congo Bleeding Heart, 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 congoense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dichapetalum congoense 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 congoense 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 congoense

Dichapetalum congoense is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Dichapetalum congoense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum congoense?

Dichapetalum congoense

What is the common name of Dichapetalum congoense?

Congo False-petal

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum congoense?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765806: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Ruhland (1878-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruhland' in the authors string.