Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
zeylandica
ID:
1238943

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) Wight

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001238281

Common Names

  • Dalzellia zeylandica
  • Zeyland Dalzellia
  • Zeyland Spurge

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Description

Dalzellia zeylandica (also called Zeyland's Dalzellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with a stem that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to India and is found in forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dalzellia zeylandica is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dalzellia zeylandica has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dalzellia zeylandica is a perennial plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Dalzellia zeylandica

Dalzellia zeylandica is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Dalzellia zeylandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dalzellia zeylandica?

Dalzellia zeylandica

What is the family of Dalzellia zeylandica?

Fabaceae

Where is Dalzellia zeylandica native to?

India

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 tro-50098247: 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.