Dielsiodoxa leucantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
746958
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Pritz.) Albr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 23: 330 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746291
Common Names
- White Dielsiodoxa
- White Dielsiodoxa Tree
- White Dielsiodoxa Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dielsiodoxa leucantha (also called White-Flowered Dielsiodoxa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central Africa and is found in montane forests at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Dielsiodoxa leucantha is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dielsiodoxa leucantha sub. leucanthaDielsiodoxa leucantha sub. obtusa Hislop & Albr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dielsiodoxa leucantha has white flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are short and thin with multiple leaves.
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Dielsiodoxa leucantha is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Dielsiodoxa leucantha
Dielsiodoxa leucantha is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Dielsiodoxa leucantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dielsiodoxa leucantha?
Dielsiodoxa leucantha
What is the common name of Dielsiodoxa leucantha?
White Dielsiodoxa
What is the natural habitat of Dielsiodoxa leucantha?
Tropical forests in Africa
Species in the Dielsiodoxa genus
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Ernst Georg Pritzel (1875-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Pritz.' in the authors string.
David Edward Albrecht (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albr.' in the authors string.