Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
chlorocrater
ID:
945803

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 50: 102 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945141

Common Names

  • Dolichodelphys chlorocrater
  • Green-crested Dolichodelphys
  • Green-crested Dolichodelphys

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Description

Dolichodelphys chlorocrater (also called Green-crowned Dolichodelphys, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dolichodelphys chlorocrater is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, asthma, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dolichodelphys chlorocrater has white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are borne on a single stem and have a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolichodelphys chlorocrater is a small shrub native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Dolichodelphys chlorocrater

Dolichodelphys chlorocrater is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Species in the Dolichodelphys genus

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63552: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.