Dolichandrone heterophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
782926
Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) F.Muell.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 4: 149 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782259
Common Names
- Dolichandrone Heterophylla
- Variable-leaf Dolichandrone
- Heterophylla Dolichandrone
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolichandrone heterophylla (also called the Variable-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 heterophylla is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dolichandrone heterophylla has white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Dolichandrone heterophylla 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 heterophylla
Dolichandrone heterophylla is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Dolichandrone heterophylla FAQ
What is the common name of Dolichandrone heterophylla?
Variegated trumpet
What is the natural habitat of Dolichandrone heterophylla?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What is the size of Dolichandrone heterophylla?
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109545-1: 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].