Dicrastylis capitellata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitellata
ID:
943662
Status:
valid
Authors:
Munir
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 14: 89 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943000
Common Names
- Capitellata Dicrastylis
- Capitellata-Shaped Dicrastylis
- Capitellata Dicrastylis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicrastylis capitellata (also called 'Capitellate Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Dicrastylis capitellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicrastylis capitellata has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Dicrastylis capitellata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 18-24°C (65-75°F). Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Dicrastylis capitellata
Dicrastylis capitellata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Dicrastylis genus
Dicrastylis globiflora, Dicrastylis rugosifolia, Dicrastylis cundeeleensis, Dicrastylis subterminalis, Dicrastylis kumarinensis, Dicrastylis mitchellii, Dicrastylis archeri, Dicrastylis beveridgei, Dicrastylis brunnea, Dicrastylis capitellata, Dicrastylis cordifolia, Dicrastylis corymbosa, Dicrastylis costelloi, Dicrastylis doranii, Dicrastylis exsuccosa, Dicrastylis flexuosa, Dicrastylis fulva, Dicrastylis georgei, Dicrastylis gilesii, Dicrastylis incana, Dicrastylis lewellinii, Dicrastylis linearifolia, Dicrastylis maritima, Dicrastylis micrantha, Dicrastylis nicholasii, Dicrastylis obovata, Dicrastylis parvifolia, Dicrastylis reticulata, Dicrastylis sessilifolia, Dicrastylis soliparma, Dicrastylis velutina, Dicrastylis verticillata,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61386: Based on the initial data import
Ahmad Abid Munir (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munir' in the authors string.