Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
julianii
ID:
645612

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Macbr.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 5: 279 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644944

Common Names

  • Dicella julianii
  • Julian's Dicella
  • Dicella

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Synonyms

  • Dicella amazonica Pires [unknown]
  • Tetrapterys juliani J.F.Macbr. [unknown]

Description

Dicella julianii (also called Julian's Dicella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with linear to lanceolate leaves and white, yellow, or pink flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dicella julianii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicella julianii has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicella julianii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dicella julianii

Dicella julianii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Dicella julianii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicella julianii?

Dicella julianii

What is the natural habitat of Dicella julianii?

Dry, rocky areas in Central America

What type of plant is Dicella julianii?

A perennial herb

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765587: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.