Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
adiantifolium
ID:
646219

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) W.T.Wang & Hsiao

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 9: 329 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645551

Common Names

  • Adiantifolium Dichocarpum
  • Dichocarpum adiantifolium
  • Dichocarpum

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Synonyms

  • Isopyrum adiantifolium Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Dichocarpum adiantifolium adiantifolium [unknown]

Description

Dichocarpum adiantifolium (also called 'Fern-leaved Dichocarpum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in rocky, mountainous areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Dichocarpum adiantifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichocarpum adiantifolium is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichocarpum adiantifolium can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Dichocarpum adiantifolium

Dichocarpum adiantifolium can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Dichocarpum adiantifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichocarpum adiantifolium?

Dichocarpum adiantifolium

What is the common name of Dichocarpum adiantifolium?

Maidenhair-leaved Dichocarpum

What is the natural habitat of Dichocarpum adiantifolium?

It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2766179: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.