Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
oliveirae
ID:
645618

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.W.Chase

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 6: 171 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644950

Common Names

  • Dicella oliveirae
  • Oliveirae Dicella
  • Dicella

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Description

Dicella oliveirae (also called 'Oliveira's Dicella', among many other common names) is a small tree with a single trunk, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, and its natural habitat is moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dicella oliveirae 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 oliveirae 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 oliveirae 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 oliveirae

Dicella oliveirae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Dicella oliveirae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicella oliveirae?

Dicella oliveirae

What is the natural habitat of Dicella oliveirae?

Dry, rocky areas in South America

What type of plant is Dicella oliveirae?

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-2765593: Based on the initial data import
Mark W. Chase (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.W.Chase' in the authors string.