Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 353 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647896
Common Names
- Dimorphanthera pulchra
- Pulchra Dimorphanthera
- Pulchra
Description
Dimorphanthera pulchra (also called 'Beautiful Tick-weed', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It has dark green, glossy leaves and white flowers with yellow centres. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphanthera pulchra 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
Flower: Dimorphanthera pulchra has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seeds of Dimorphanthera pulchra are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Dimorphanthera pulchra are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dimorphanthera pulchra is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring in a well-drained soil and keep moist until germination. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dimorphanthera pulchra
Dimorphanthera pulchra can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China and the Philippines.
Dimorphanthera pulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dimorphanthera pulchra?
Dimorphanthera pulchra
What is the common name of Dimorphanthera pulchra?
Beautiful Dimorphanthera
What is the family of Dimorphanthera pulchra?
Asteraceae
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