Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
albiflos
ID:
648172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Hoogland

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 4: 158 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647504

Common Names

  • White-flowered Dillenia
  • Dillenia Albiflos
  • Dillenia Alba

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Synonyms

  • Wormia albiflos Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Dillenia albiflos (also called 'Elephant Apple' and 'Pomme d'Elephant', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and prefers habitats with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Dillenia albiflos is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as heart problems, asthma, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dillenia albiflos has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dillenia albiflos is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Dillenia albiflos

Dillenia albiflos is native to Southeast Asia.

Dillenia albiflos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dillenia albiflos?

Dillenia albiflos

What type of plant is Dillenia albiflos?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Dillenia albiflos native to?

It is native to Australia

Species in the Dillenia genus

Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana, Dillenia biflora, Dillenia blanchardii, Dillenia bolsteri, Dillenia borneensis, Dillenia bracteata, Dillenia castaneifolia, Dillenia celebica, Dillenia crenatifolia, Dillenia cyclopensis, Dillenia diantha, Dillenia excelsa, Dillenia eximia, Dillenia fagifolia, Dillenia ferruginea, Dillenia fischeri, Dillenia hookeri, Dillenia indica, Dillenia ingens, Dillenia insignis, Dillenia insularum, Dillenia luzoniensis, Dillenia mansonii, Dillenia marsupialis, Dillenia megalantha, Dillenia monantha, Dillenia montana, Dillenia nalagi, Dillenia obovata, Dillenia ochreata, Dillenia ovalifolia, Dillenia ovata, Dillenia papuana, Dillenia parkinsonii, Dillenia parviflora, Dillenia pentagyna, Dillenia philippinensis, Dillenia ptempoda, Dillenia pulchella, Dillenia quercifolia, Dillenia reifferscheidia, Dillenia reticulata, Dillenia retusa, Dillenia salomonensis, Dillenia scabrella,

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2768214: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Ruurd Dirk Hoogland (1922-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoogland' in the authors string.