Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
continua
ID:
648500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.F.Stevens) P.F.Stevens

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 60: 297 (2003 publ. 2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647832

Common Names

  • Dimorphanthera peekelii
  • Peekel's Fairy Bells
  • Peekel's Mountain Bells

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Synonyms

  • Dimorphanthera womersleyi continua P.F.Stevens [valid]

Description

Dimorphanthera continua (also called Orangebush, 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 orange flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimorphanthera continua 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimorphanthera continua 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 continua

Dimorphanthera continua can be found in the dry forests of South Africa.

Dimorphanthera continua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimorphanthera continua?

Dimorphanthera continua

What is the common name of Dimorphanthera continua?

Continuous Dimorphanthera

What type of plant is Dimorphanthera continua?

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