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
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.
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 Dischistocalyx genus
Dischistocalyx alternifolius,
Dischistocalyx champluvierianus,
Dischistocalyx epiphytica,
Dischistocalyx grandifolius,
Dischistocalyx hirsutus,
Dischistocalyx klainei,
Dischistocalyx lithicola,
Dischistocalyx obanensis,
Dischistocalyx rivularis,
Dischistocalyx strobilinus,
Dischistocalyx thunbergiiflora,
Dischistocalyx minimus,
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,