Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
oligophyllum
ID:
509728

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37: 481 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509060

Common Names

  • Dichoropetalum oligophyllum
  • Few-leaved Dichoropetalum
  • Few-leaved Dichoropetalum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Peucedanum oligophyllum Vandas [unknown]
  • Peucedanum aequiradium Velen. [unknown]
  • Seseli oligophyllum Griseb. [unknown]
  • Peucedanum oligophyllum aequiradium (Velen.) Tutin [valid]

Description

Dichoropetalum oligophyllum (also called Few-leaved dichoropetalum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Papaveraceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It is a small to medium-sized shrub growing to 1–2 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Dichoropetalum oligophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichoropetalum oligophyllum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichoropetalum oligophyllum is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or early summer. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dichoropetalum oligophyllum

Dichoropetalum oligophyllum is native to Turkey. It can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the Anatolian Plateau.

Dichoropetalum oligophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichoropetalum oligophyllum?

Dichoropetalum oligophyllum

What are the common names of Dichoropetalum oligophyllum?

Common names of Dichoropetalum oligophyllum include African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree.

Where is Dichoropetalum oligophyllum native to?

Dichoropetalum oligophyllum is native to South Africa.

Species in the Dichoropetalum genus

Dichoropetalum achaicum, Dichoropetalum alpigenum, Dichoropetalum aromaticum, Dichoropetalum aureum, Dichoropetalum carvifolia, Dichoropetalum chryseum, Dichoropetalum depauperatum, Dichoropetalum golestanicum, Dichoropetalum graminifolium, Dichoropetalum isauricum, Dichoropetalum junceum, Dichoropetalum lavrentiadis, Dichoropetalum minutifolium, Dichoropetalum munbyi, Dichoropetalum oligophyllum, Dichoropetalum palimbioides, Dichoropetalum paucijugum, Dichoropetalum platycarpum, Dichoropetalum pschawicum, Dichoropetalum ramosissimum, Dichoropetalum schottii, Dichoropetalum scoparium, Dichoropetalum seseloides, Dichoropetalum stridii, Dichoropetalum vittijugum, Dichoropetalum alpinum, Dichoropetalum longibracteolatum, Dichoropetalum bupleuroides, Dichoropetalum caucasicum, Dichoropetalum kittaniae, Dichoropetalum kyriakae, Dichoropetalum zirnichii, Dichoropetalum alanyensis, Dichoropetalum vuralii,

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
Michael Georgievich Pimenov (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pimenov' in the authors string.
Evgeniy Vasilyevich Kljuykov (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kljuykov' in the authors string.