Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 582 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645414
Common Names
- Rudatis' Dichapetalum
- Dichapetalum rudatisii
- Dichapetalum
Synonyms
- Dichapetalum ledermannii Engl. [unknown]
- Dichapetalum suboblongum Engl. [unknown]
Description
Dichapetalum rudatisii (also called Rudatis' Dichapetalum, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dichapetalum rudatisii 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 rudatisii 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 rudatisii 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 rudatisii
Dichapetalum rudatisii is native to Brazil.
Dichapetalum rudatisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum rudatisii?
Dichapetalum rudatisii
What is the common name of Dichapetalum rudatisii?
Rudatis' Dichapetalum
What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum rudatisii?
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,