Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Pimenov & Kljuykov
Source:
cmp
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 37: 489 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509071
Common Names
- Dichoropetalum Vittijugum
- Vittijugum Dichoropetalum
- Dichoropetalum Vittijugum Plant
Synonyms
- Peucedanum thracicum Velen. [unknown]
- Peucedanum vittijugum Boiss. [unknown]
- Peucedanum minutifolium (Janka) Velen. [unknown]
Description
Dichoropetalum vittijugum (also called Vitti's Dichoropetalum, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It grows up to 2 m tall and has white, fragrant flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dichoropetalum vittijugum 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
Dichoropetalum vittijugum has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichoropetalum vittijugum 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 vittijugum
Dichoropetalum vittijugum is native to Turkey. It can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the Anatolian Plateau.
Dichoropetalum vittijugum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichoropetalum vittijugum?
Dichoropetalum vittijugum
What are the common names of Dichoropetalum vittijugum?
Common names of Dichoropetalum vittijugum include African Daisy, African Daisy Bush, and African Daisy Tree.
Where is Dichoropetalum vittijugum native to?
Dichoropetalum vittijugum 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,