Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ceylanica
ID:
637887

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) Wight

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 5: 34 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637219

Common Names

  • Dalzellia ceylanica
  • Ceylon Satinwood
  • Ceylon Wood

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Synonyms

  • Lawia dalzellia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lawia pulchella Tul. [unknown]
  • Lawia pedunculosus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lawia longipes Tul. [unknown]
  • Lawia foliosa Kuntze [unknown]
  • Mnianthus pulchellus Walp. [unknown]
  • Mnianthus longipes Walp. [unknown]
  • Terniola pulchella Tul. [unknown]
  • Terniola pedunculosa Wedd. [unknown]
  • Terniola longipes Tul. [unknown]
  • Terniola lawii Wedd. [unknown]
  • Terniola foliosa Wedd. [unknown]
  • Tulasnea lawii Wight [unknown]
  • Tristicha ceylanica Gardner [unknown]
  • Tulasnea ceylanica Wight [unknown]
  • Tulasnea pedunculata Wight [unknown]
  • Dalzellia ceylanica konkanica (Willis) K.P.Janardh. [unknown]
  • Dalzellia ceylanica malabarica (Willis) K.P.Janardh. [unknown]
  • Dalzellia foliosa Wight [unknown]
  • Dalzellia lawii Wight [unknown]
  • Dalzellia pedunculosa Wight [unknown]

Description

Dalzellia ceylanica (also called Ceylon Dalzellia, among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 500–1000 m. It has a short, creeping rhizome with short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and a single, apical leaf. The flowers are small and yellow in color.

Uses & Benefits

Dalzellia ceylanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a number of medicinal properties, including being used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalzellia ceylanica has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalzellia ceylanica is a perennial that grows best in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dalzellia ceylanica

Dalzellia ceylanica can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Dalzellia ceylanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalzellia ceylanica?

Dalzellia ceylanica

What is the family of Dalzellia ceylanica?

Fabaceae

What is the natural habitat of Dalzellia ceylanica?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2756550: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.