Dolichandrone alternifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alternifolia
ID:
782916
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) Seem.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 8: 340 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782249
Common Names
- Dolichandrone Alternifolia
- Alternate-leaf Dolichandrone
- Alternifolia Dolichandrone
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolichandrone alternifolia (also called Alternifolia Dolichandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Bignoniaceae. It is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Puerto Rico. It is a woody, evergreen vine that grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichandrone alternifolia is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dolichandrone alternifolia sub. variablis JackesDolichandrone alternifolia sub. alternifolia
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dolichandrone alternifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, flattened capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Dolichandrone alternifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dolichandrone alternifolia
Dolichandrone alternifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Dolichandrone alternifolia FAQ
What is the common name of Dolichandrone alternifolia?
Alternate-leaved trumpet
What is the natural habitat of Dolichandrone alternifolia?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What is the size of Dolichandrone alternifolia?
It can grow up to 4 meters in height
Species in the Dolichandrone genus
Dolichandrone alba, Dolichandrone alternifolia, Dolichandrone arcuata, Dolichandrone atrovirens, Dolichandrone columnaris, Dolichandrone falcata, Dolichandrone filiformis, Dolichandrone heterophylla, Dolichandrone serrulata, Dolichandrone spathacea, Dolichandrone spathacea, Dolichandrone occidentalis,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77163511-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].