Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
unguiculatum
ID:
646157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 438 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645489

Common Names

  • Dichapetalum Unguiculatum
  • Clawed Dichapetalum
  • Unguiculate Dichapetalum

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Description

Dichapetalum unguiculatum (also called 'Clawed 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 with claw-like petals. It grows in humid forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichapetalum unguiculatum 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 unguiculatum is a small, white to yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a few hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dichapetalum unguiculatum 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 unguiculatum

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

Dichapetalum unguiculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum unguiculatum?

Dichapetalum unguiculatum

What is the common name of Dichapetalum unguiculatum?

Unguiculate Dichapetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum unguiculatum?

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,

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