Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
thunbergiiflora
ID:
652528

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Anderson) T.Anderson ex B.D.Jacks.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 782 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651860



Common Names

  • Thunbergiiflora Dischistocalyx
  • Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora
  • Thunbergiiflora


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Description

Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora (also called Thunbergiiflora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora 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 Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora is a white or cream-colored, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora

Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora?

Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora

What is the family of Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora?

Rubiaceae

What is the natural habitat of Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora?

Forests and woodlands

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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.