Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
forrestii
ID:
646384

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 12: 23 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645716



Common Names

  • Forrest's Dicladanthera
  • Forrest's Dicladanthera
  • Forrest's Dicladanthera


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Description

Dicladanthera forrestii (also called Forrest's Plum Yew, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to China, Taiwan, and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 6-12 feet with a spread of 3-6 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and grows best in moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dicladanthera forrestii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dicladanthera forrestii is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicladanthera forrestii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated from cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Dicladanthera forrestii

Dicladanthera forrestii is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and east to Uganda and Tanzania.

Dicladanthera forrestii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicladanthera forrestii?

Dicladanthera forrestii

What is the common name of Dicladanthera forrestii?

Forrest's Dicladanthera

What is the natural habitat of Dicladanthera forrestii?

Forests and woodlands in tropical Asia

Species in the Dicladanthera genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.