Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Genus:
Species:
viticoides
ID:
646821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 143 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646153

Common Names

  • Vitex-like Dicoryphe
  • Dicoryphe viticoides
  • Vitex-like Snakeherb

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Description

Dicoryphe viticoides (also called Viticoides Dicoryphe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Dicoryphe viticoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicoryphe viticoides is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicoryphe viticoides is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dicoryphe viticoides

Dicoryphe viticoides can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky areas.

Dicoryphe viticoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicoryphe viticoides?

Dicoryphe viticoides

What is the family of Dicoryphe viticoides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dicoryphe viticoides?

African Daisy

Species in the Hamamelidaceae family

Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,

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