Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
imbricatifolium
ID:
637499

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 70: 519 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636831



Common Names

  • Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium
  • Imbricate-leaved Dactylocardamum
  • Imbricate-leaved Fumitory


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Description

Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium (also called Imbricate-leaved Dactylocardamum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 10–20 cm and has a creeping rhizome. It is found in tropical forests at altitudes of 500–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium is white with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The shrub can be grown from seed or cuttings and should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium

Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium?

Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium

What is the natural habitat of Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium?

Grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands

What are the common names of Dactylocardamum imbricatifolium?

Imbricate-leaved Dactylocardamum

Species in the Dactylocardamum genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2755228: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.