Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
646176

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(4): 349 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645508

Common Names

  • Dichapetalum Zenkeri
  • Zenker's Dichapetalum
  • Tropical Dichapetalum

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Synonyms

  • Pittosporum bicrurium T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum keniense Hutch. & E.A.Bruce [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum molundense K.Krause [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum wildemanianum Exell [unknown]
  • Dichapetalum zenkeri strigillosum De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Dichapetalum zenkeri (also called 'Zenker's 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. It grows in humid forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichapetalum zenkeri 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 flower of Dichapetalum zenkeri 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

Dichapetalum zenkeri can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Dichapetalum zenkeri

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

Dichapetalum zenkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichapetalum zenkeri?

Dichapetalum zenkeri

What is the common name of Dichapetalum zenkeri?

Zenker's Dichapetalum

What is the natural habitat of Dichapetalum zenkeri?

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