Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
648494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 55: 187 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647826

Common Names

  • Dimorphanthera obovata
  • Oval-Leaved Fairy Bells
  • Oval-Leaved Mountain Bells

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Description

Dimorphanthera brevipes (also called 'Short-stalked Dimorphanthera', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows up to 1 metre tall and has white flowers. It is usually found in open woodland and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Dimorphanthera brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimorphanthera brevipes is white, with a yellow center, and is about 2 cm in diameter. The seed is a small, round, black seed, about 1 cm in diameter. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphanthera brevipes is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Dimorphanthera brevipes

Dimorphanthera brevipes can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.

Dimorphanthera brevipes FAQ

What type of plant is Dimorphanthera brevipes?

Dimorphanthera brevipes is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where does Dimorphanthera brevipes grow?

Dimorphanthera brevipes is native to South Africa.

What is the growth habit of Dimorphanthera brevipes?

Dimorphanthera brevipes is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 m.

Species in the Dimorphanthera genus

Dimorphanthera alba, Dimorphanthera albida, Dimorphanthera albiflora, Dimorphanthera alpina, Dimorphanthera alpivaga, Dimorphanthera amblyornidis, Dimorphanthera amoena, Dimorphanthera amplifolia, Dimorphanthera anchorifera, Dimorphanthera angiliensis, Dimorphanthera anomala, Dimorphanthera antennifera, Dimorphanthera apoana, Dimorphanthera beccariana, Dimorphanthera brachyantha, Dimorphanthera bracteata, Dimorphanthera breviflos, Dimorphanthera brevipes, Dimorphanthera calodon, Dimorphanthera collinsii, Dimorphanthera continua, Dimorphanthera cornuta, Dimorphanthera crassifolia, Dimorphanthera cratericola, Dimorphanthera darmandvillei, Dimorphanthera dekockii, Dimorphanthera denticulifera, Dimorphanthera doctersii, Dimorphanthera dryophila, Dimorphanthera elegantissima, Dimorphanthera eymae, Dimorphanthera forbesii, Dimorphanthera glauca, Dimorphanthera gracilis, Dimorphanthera hirsutiflora, Dimorphanthera ingens, Dimorphanthera inopinata, Dimorphanthera intermedia, Dimorphanthera kalkmanii, Dimorphanthera kempteriana, Dimorphanthera keysseri, Dimorphanthera lancifolia, Dimorphanthera latifolia, Dimorphanthera leucostoma, Dimorphanthera longifolia, Dimorphanthera longistyla, Dimorphanthera macbainii, Dimorphanthera macleaniifolia, Dimorphanthera magnifica, Dimorphanthera megacalyx,

Species in the Ericaceae family