Dichapetalum dictyospermum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dictyospermum
ID:
645845
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bretel.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 19: 7 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645177
Common Names
- Dictyosperm False-petal
- False-petal
- Dichapetalum dictyospermum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichapetalum dictyospermum (also called 'Netted Dichapetalum', among many other common names) is a small tree with a single trunk, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, and its natural habitat is moist, lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dichapetalum dictyospermum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichapetalum dictyospermum is a white to pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid fruit. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two to three pairs of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dichapetalum dictyospermum 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 dictyospermum
Dichapetalum dictyospermum is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Dichapetalum dictyospermum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum dictyospermum?
Dichapetalum dictyospermum
What is the common name of Dichapetalum dictyospermum?
Net-seeded False-petal
What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum dictyospermum?
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,