Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitellata
ID:
1330069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall. ex G.Don) Neupane & N.Wikstr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 315 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342523

Common Names

  • Dimetia capitellata
  • Capitellata Dimetia
  • Dimetia

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Description

Dimetia capitellata (also called 'Capitellate Dimetia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to China. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dimetia capitellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimetia capitellata is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a green stem with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimetia capitellata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade, in a moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Dimetia capitellata

Dimetia capitellata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas. It is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas.

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Dimetia capitellata

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Asteraceae

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Niklas Wikström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Wikstr.' in the authors string.
Suman Neupane: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Neupane' in the authors string.