Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70: 121 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647827
Common Names
- Dimorphanthera obtusifolia
- Oblong-Leaved Fairy Bells
- Oblong-Leaved Mountain Bells
Description
Dimorphanthera calodon (also called Bluebush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is a small, woody shrub with grey-green leaves and bright blue flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphanthera calodon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphanthera calodon 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphanthera calodon 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 calodon
Dimorphanthera calodon can be found in the Himalayas, India, and Nepal.
Dimorphanthera calodon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphanthera calodon?
Dimorphanthera calodon
What is the common name of Dimorphanthera calodon?
Calodon Dimorphanthera
What type of plant is Dimorphanthera calodon?
It is a flowering plant
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