Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
peekelii
ID:
945838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 60: 17 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945176

Common Names

  • Dolicholobium Peekelii
  • Peekelii Dolicholobium
  • Peekeli Dolicholobium

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Description

Dolicholobium peekelii (also called Peekel's Callianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4–6 m tall, with pinnate leaves composed of three to seven leaflets. It is native to Australia and New Guinea, where it grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dolicholobium peekelii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a laxative. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dolicholobium peekelii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolicholobium peekelii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is also tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Dolicholobium peekelii

Dolicholobium peekelii is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

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-63589: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.