Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nucifera
ID:
645615

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chodat

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Arch. Sci. Phys. Nat. , sér. 3, 24: 500 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644947

Common Names

  • Dicella nucifera
  • Nucifera Dicella
  • Dicella

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Synonyms

  • Dicella bracteosa minutiflora Chodat [unknown]
  • Dicella nucifera lancifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Dicella nucifera ovatifolia Nied. [unknown]
  • Dicella tricarpa Nied. [unknown]

Description

Dicella nucifera (also called 'Coconut Palm', among many other common names) is a small palm tree with a single trunk, growing up to 20 m tall. It is native to the coastal regions of the Indian Ocean, from East Africa to South and Southeast Asia, and its natural habitat is sandy soils near the sea.

Uses & Benefits

Dicella nucifera 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 nucifera 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 nucifera is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m (5 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 nucifera

Dicella nucifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Dicella nucifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicella nucifera?

Dicella nucifera

What is the natural habitat of Dicella nucifera?

Dry, rocky areas in Central America

What type of plant is Dicella nucifera?

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,

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