Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kato
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 57: 12 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506963
Common Names
- Dalzellia kailarsenii
- Kailarsen's Dalzellia
- Kailarsenii Dalzellia
Description
Dalzellia kailarsenii (also called Kailarsen's Dalzellia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and a hairy underside.
Uses & Benefits
Dalzellia kailarsenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalzellia kailarsenii has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalzellia kailarsenii is a small shrub native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into its permanent location.
Where to Find Dalzellia kailarsenii
Dalzellia kailarsenii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dalzellia kailarsenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalzellia kailarsenii?
Dalzellia kailarsenii
What is the natural habitat of Dalzellia kailarsenii?
Lowland rainforests, montane forests, and disturbed areas
What is the flower color of Dalzellia kailarsenii?
White or yellow
Species in the Dalzellia genus
Dalzellia angustissima,
Dalzellia kailarsenii,
Dalzellia ranongensis,
Dalzellia ubonensis,
Dalzellia ceylanica,
Dalzellia gracilis,
Dalzellia sessilis,
Dalzellia zeylandica,
Dalzellia attapeuensis,
Dalzellia microphylla,
Dalzellia pseudoangustissima,
Dalzellia sparsa,
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,