Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
puncticulosa
ID:
1062328

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S.Cowan

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington90: 239 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061666

Common Names

  • Dicymbe Puncticulosa
  • Punctate Dicymbe
  • Punctate Dicymbe Tree

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Description

Dicymbe puncticulosa (also called Dicymbe puncticulosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dicymbe puncticulosa is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, constipation, and other ailments. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicymbe puncticulosa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings have a single stem with two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicymbe puncticulosa is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both seed and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Dicymbe puncticulosa

Dicymbe puncticulosa is native to tropical Africa.

Species in the Fabaceae family