Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 14: 351 (1992 publ. 1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645403
Common Names
- Rabiens' Dichapetalum
- Dichapetalum rabiense
- Dichapetalum
Description
Dichapetalum rabiense (also called 'Rabian 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, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid forests and on tree trunks.
Uses & Benefits
Dichapetalum rabiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dichapetalum rabiense are small, yellowish-green and have a bell-shaped calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two small, rounded leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichapetalum rabiense 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 rabiense
Dichapetalum rabiense is native to Brazil.
Dichapetalum rabiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum rabiense?
Dichapetalum rabiense
What is the common name of Dichapetalum rabiense?
Rabid Dichapetalum
What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum rabiense?
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,