Dolichandrone atrovirens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atrovirens
ID:
782919
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roth) K.Schum.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 240 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782252
Common Names
- Dolichandrone Atrovirens
- Dark-green Dolichandrone
- Atrovirens Dolichandrone
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolichandrone atrovirens (also called the Black-Leaved False Aralia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Malay Peninsula. It has an upright, columnar growth habit and grows up to 10 feet tall. Its leaves are glossy, dark green, and deeply divided into many leaflets. It is typically found in moist, shady forests and along stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichandrone atrovirens is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dolichandrone atrovirens 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 atrovirens 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 atrovirens
Dolichandrone atrovirens is native to tropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Nigeria.
Dolichandrone atrovirens FAQ
What is the common name of Dolichandrone atrovirens?
Dark green trumpet
What is the natural habitat of Dolichandrone atrovirens?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What is the size of Dolichandrone atrovirens?
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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109538-1: 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].