Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
platycarpum
ID:
509731

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss.) Pimenov & Kljuykov

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37: 487 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509063

Common Names

  • Dichoropetalum platycarpum
  • Flat-fruited Dichoropetalum
  • Flat-fruited Dichoropetalum Plant

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Synonyms

  • Johrenia platycarpa Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Dichoropetalum platycarpum (also called Broad-fruited 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 platycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichoropetalum platycarpum 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 platycarpum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.

Where to Find Dichoropetalum platycarpum

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

Dichoropetalum platycarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichoropetalum platycarpum?

Dichoropetalum platycarpum

What are the common names of Dichoropetalum platycarpum?

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

Where is Dichoropetalum platycarpum native to?

Dichoropetalum platycarpum 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' 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.