Habropetalum dawei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dawei
ID:
1224784
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Huchinson & Dalziel) Airy Shaw
Source:
tro
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 336 (1951 publ. 1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224122
Common Names
- Dawei Habropetalum
- Dawei's Habropetalum
- Dawei's Climbing Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Habropetalum dawei (also called Dwarf habropetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall, with ovate leaves up to 10 cm long, and clusters of white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Habropetalum dawei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Habropetalum dawei is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Habropetalum dawei is a shrub native to China. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Habropetalum dawei
Habropetalum dawei is native to Africa and can be found in the wild in Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Species in the Habropetalum genus
Species in the Dioncophyllaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50040753: Based on the initial data import
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.