Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
lindicum
ID:
645963

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 721 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645295

Common Names

  • Lindicum Dichapetalum
  • Dichapetalum Lindicum
  • Lind's Dichapetalum

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Description

Dichapetalum lindicum (also called Lind'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 lindicum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichapetalum lindicum 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 lindicum 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 lindicum

Dichapetalum lindicum can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Dichapetalum lindicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum lindicum?

Dichapetalum lindicum

What are the common names of Dichapetalum lindicum?

African wild peach, wild peach

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum lindicum?

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,

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