Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Nova Guinea, Bot. 7: 96 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647830
Common Names
- Dimorphanthera parviflora
- Small-Flowered Fairy Bells
- Small-Flowered Mountain Bells
Description
Dimorphanthera collinsii (also called Redbush, 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 red flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphanthera collinsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphanthera collinsii is white or pinkish in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphanthera collinsii 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 collinsii
Dimorphanthera collinsii can be found in the dry forests of South Africa.
Dimorphanthera collinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphanthera collinsii?
Dimorphanthera collinsii
What is the common name of Dimorphanthera collinsii?
Collins' Dimorphanthera
What type of plant is Dimorphanthera collinsii?
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