Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ruficeps
ID:
646083

Status:
valid

Authors:
Breteler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Meded. Landbouwhoogeschool 82(8): 16 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645415

Common Names

  • Rufous Dichapetalum
  • Dichapetalum ruficeps
  • Dichapetalum

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Description

Dichapetalum ruficeps (also called Red-headed 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 ruficeps is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and malaria. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dichapetalum ruficeps 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichapetalum ruficeps 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 ruficeps

Dichapetalum ruficeps is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.

Dichapetalum ruficeps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum ruficeps?

Dichapetalum ruficeps

What is the common name of Dichapetalum ruficeps?

Reddish-headed Dichapetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum ruficeps?

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