Dolichandrone occidentalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
occidentalis
ID:
1596537
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jackes
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 30: 35 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048403
Common Names
- Dolichandrone occidentalis
- Western Dolichandrone
- Western Trumpet Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dolichandrone occidentalis (also called Western Dolichandrone, among many other common names) is an annual plant that is native to South America. It has a slender stem with small, yellowish-brown flowers. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dolichandrone occidentalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dolichandrone occidentalis has white, bell-shaped flowers that are arranged in a panicle. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dolichandrone occidentalis is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.
Where to Find Dolichandrone occidentalis
Dolichandrone occidentalis can be found in the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Dolichandrone occidentalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dolichandrone occidentalis?
Dolichandrone occidentalis
What are the common names of Dolichandrone occidentalis?
Western dolichandrone
What is the natural habitat of Dolichandrone occidentalis?
Tropical rainforest
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77163627-1: 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].