Dolicholobium rheophilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rheophilum
ID:
945842
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jansen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Blumea 29: 283 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945180
Common Names
- Dolicholobium Rheophilum
- Rheophilum Dolicholobium
- Rheophili Dolicholobium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolicholobium rheophilum (also called Rheophilic 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 rheophilum 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 rheophilum is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dolicholobium rheophilum 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 rheophilum
Dolicholobium rheophilum is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Species in the Dolicholobium genus
Dolicholobium acuminatum, Dolicholobium barbatum, Dolicholobium brassii, Dolicholobium cordatum, Dolicholobium crassicarpum, Dolicholobium forbesii, Dolicholobium gertrudis, Dolicholobium glabrum, Dolicholobium graciliflorum, Dolicholobium leptocarpum, Dolicholobium linearilobum, Dolicholobium longifructum, Dolicholobium macgregorii, Dolicholobium minutilobum, Dolicholobium moluccense, Dolicholobium nakiki, Dolicholobium oblongifolium, Dolicholobium oxylobum, Dolicholobium parviflorum, Dolicholobium peekelii, Dolicholobium philippinense, Dolicholobium rheophilum, Dolicholobium ridsdalei, Dolicholobium riuense, Dolicholobium rubrum, Dolicholobium rufiflorum, Dolicholobium seruiense, Dolicholobium solomonense,
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-63592: Based on the initial data import
M.E. Jansen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jansen' in the authors string.