Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
calodon
ID:
648495

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

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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.

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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