Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
edule
ID:
645856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46: 571 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645188

Common Names

  • Edible False-petal
  • False-petal
  • Dichapetalum edule

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Description

Dichapetalum edule (also called 'Edible 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 edule is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichapetalum edule 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichapetalum edule can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Dichapetalum edule

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

Dichapetalum edule FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum edule?

Dichapetalum edule

What is the common name of Dichapetalum edule?

Edible False-petal

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum edule?

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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