Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pallidum
ID:
646045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 349 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645377

Common Names

  • Pallid False-petal
  • False-petal
  • Dichapetalum pallidum

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Synonyms

  • Chailletia pallida Oliv. [unknown]
  • Chailletia whytei Stapf [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum bussei Engl. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum cinereum Engl. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum griseoviride Ruhland [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum hypoleucum Hiern [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum liberiae Engl. & Dinkl. [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum warneckei Engl. [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum pallidum (also called 'Pale Dichapetalum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It has leathery leaves and small, pale flowers. It grows in humid forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichapetalum pallidum 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

Flower of Dichapetalum pallidum is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, dark brown in color, and has a smooth, glossy surface. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichapetalum pallidum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be kept in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dichapetalum pallidum

Dichapetalum pallidum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa.

Dichapetalum pallidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum pallidum?

Dichapetalum pallidum

What is the common name of Dichapetalum pallidum?

Pale Dichapetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum pallidum?

It is found in tropical rainforests of 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