Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
tenerum
ID:
646132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leenh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 4: 86 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645464

Common Names

  • Dichapetalum Tenerum
  • Tender Dichapetalum
  • Tender-flowered Dichapetalum

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Synonyms

  • Dichapetalum ledermannii K.Krause [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum tenerum (also called Delicate 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 tenerum 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 flower of Dichapetalum tenerum is a white to pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid fruit. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and two to three pairs of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dichapetalum tenerum can be done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Dichapetalum tenerum

Dichapetalum tenerum can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Dichapetalum tenerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum tenerum?

Dichapetalum tenerum

What is the common name of Dichapetalum tenerum?

Tender Dichapetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum tenerum?

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,

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