Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
korupinum
ID:
645943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 51: 201 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645275

Common Names

  • Korupinum Dichapetalum
  • Dichapetalum Korupinum
  • Korup's Dichapetalum

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Description

Dichapetalum korupinum (also called Korup 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 korupinum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichapetalum korupinum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichapetalum korupinum 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 korupinum

Dichapetalum korupinum can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.

Dichapetalum korupinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum korupinum?

Dichapetalum korupinum

What are the common names of Dichapetalum korupinum?

African wild peach, wild peach

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum korupinum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in 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,

References