Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
griffithii
ID:
645907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 348 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645239

Common Names

  • Griffithii Dichapetalum
  • Dichapetalum Griffithii
  • Griffith's Dichapetalum

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Synonyms

  • Chailletia griffithii Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Chailletia lanuginosa Maingay ex Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum griffithii (also called Griffith's Dichapetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Southeast Asia, from India to Vietnam, and is found in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dichapetalum griffithii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichapetalum griffithii 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 griffithii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment to ensure successful propagation.

Where to Find Dichapetalum griffithii

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

Dichapetalum griffithii FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Dichapetalum griffithii?

Dichapetalum griffithii prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the best soil for Dichapetalum griffithii?

Dichapetalum griffithii prefers a well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.

How much light does Dichapetalum griffithii need?

Dichapetalum griffithii prefers bright, indirect light.

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