Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 3, 1: 41 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645173
Common Names
- Dewevre's False-petal
- False-petal
- Dichapetalum dewevrei
Description
Dichapetalum dewevrei (also called Dewevre's 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 dewevrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dichapetalum dewevrei var. klaineanum (Pellegr.) Breteler
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichapetalum dewevrei is a small, white to yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a few hairs on the stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichapetalum dewevrei 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 dewevrei
Dichapetalum dewevrei is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Dichapetalum dewevrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum dewevrei?
Dichapetalum dewevrei
What is the common name of Dichapetalum dewevrei?
Dewevre's False-petal
What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum dewevrei?
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,