Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 5: 140 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645246
Common Names
- Heudelotii Dichapetalum
- Dichapetalum Heudelotii
- Heudelot's Dichapetalum
Synonyms
- Chailletia heudelotii Planch. ex Oliv. [unknown]
- Chailletia subauriculata Oliv. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum acutisepalum Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum adolfi-friederici Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum angustisquamulosum Engl. & Ruhland [unknown]
- Dichapetalum conrauanum Engl. & Ruhland [unknown]
- Dichapetalum cuneifolium Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum ferrugineum Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum fuscescens Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum jabassense Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum johnstonii Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum kumasiense Hoyle [unknown]
- Dichapetalum lescrauwaeti De Wild. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum linderi Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
- Dichapetalum lokanduense De Wild. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum lolo De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
- Dichapetalum longifolium Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum mildbraedianum auct. [deprecated]
- Dichapetalum poggei Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum schweinfurthii Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum subauriculatum Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum varians Pellegr. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum whitei Torre [unknown]
- Dichapetalum whytei Stapf [unknown]
Description
Dichapetalum heudelotii (also called Heudelot's Dichapetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical West Africa, from Guinea to Nigeria, and is found in evergreen and semi-deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dichapetalum heudelotii is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dichapetalum heudelotii var. hispidum (Oliv.) Breteler
Dichapetalum heudelotii var. longitubulosum (Engl.) Breteler
Dichapetalum heudelotii var. ndongense (Engl.) Breteler
Dichapetalum schweinfurthii var. lolo (De Wild. et Th. Dur.) Hauman
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichapetalum heudelotii is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with dark green, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichapetalum heudelotii 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 heudelotii
Dichapetalum heudelotii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.
Dichapetalum heudelotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum heudelotii?
Dichapetalum heudelotii
What type of plant is Dichapetalum heudelotii?
It is a shrub or small tree.
Where does Dichapetalum heudelotii grow?
It is native to tropical West Africa.
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,