Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
stuhlmannii
ID:
646120

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 348 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645452

Common Names

  • Dichapetalum Stuhlmannii
  • Stuhlmann's Dichapetalum
  • Tropical Dichapetalum

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Synonyms

  • Dichapetalum lebrunii Hauman [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum michelsonii Hauman [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum schliebenii Mildbr. [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum stuhlmannii (also called Stuhlmann's 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 stuhlmannii 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 stuhlmannii 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 stuhlmannii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Prune the plant to encourage bushier growth and remove any dead or damaged branches.

Where to Find Dichapetalum stuhlmannii

Dichapetalum stuhlmannii is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and east to Uganda and Tanzania.

Dichapetalum stuhlmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum stuhlmannii?

Dichapetalum stuhlmannii

What is the common name of Dichapetalum stuhlmannii?

Stuhlmann's Dichapetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum stuhlmannii?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

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