Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rawagambut
ID:
1512073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Randi, D.C.Thomas & Wijedasa

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 530: 121 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001397



Common Names

  • Disepalum Rawagambut
  • Rawagambut Disepalum
  • Rawagambut's Disepalum


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Description

Disepalum rawagambut (also called Rawagambut Disepalum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Africa. It has small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Disepalum rawagambut is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disepalum rawagambut has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have two, oval, green cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disepalum rawagambut is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Tanzania. It is a small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.

Where to Find Disepalum rawagambut

Disepalum rawagambut is native to Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.

Disepalum rawagambut FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disepalum rawagambut?

Disepalum rawagambut

What type of plant is Disepalum rawagambut?

It is a shrub

Where is Disepalum rawagambut found?

It is found in East Africa

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77235200-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.