Dimorphanthera ingens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ingens
ID:
648523
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sleumer) P.F.Stevens
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Contr. Herb. Austral. 8: 7 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647855
Common Names
- Dimorphanthera womersleyi
- Womersley's Fairy Bells
- Womersley's Mountain Bells
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dimorphanthera ingens (also called Giant Bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It is a small, woody shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphanthera ingens is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers that can add color and texture to the landscape. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dimorphanthera ingens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dimorphanthera ingens: This plant is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. The plant can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dimorphanthera ingens
Dimorphanthera ingens can be found in the dry forests of South Africa.
Dimorphanthera ingens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphanthera ingens?
Dimorphanthera ingens
What type of plant is Dimorphanthera ingens?
It is a shrub
Where does Dimorphanthera ingens grow?
It is native to South America
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
References
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.