Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
confertus
ID:
1324819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steven ex Turcz.) V.I.Dorof.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Konspekt Fl. Vost. Evr. 1: 423 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337273





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Description

Dichasianthus confertus (also called 'Clustered Dichasianthus', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and South America, and is commonly found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichasianthus confertus is a popular ornamental plant, used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichasianthus confertus has yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichasianthus confertus is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dichasianthus confertus

Dichasianthus confertus is native to India. It can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Dichasianthus confertus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichasianthus confertus?

Dichasianthus confertus

What is the common name of Dichasianthus confertus?

Confert Dichasianthus

What is the natural habitat of Dichasianthus confertus?

Tropical rainforests

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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
Vladimir Ivanovich Dorofeev (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.I.Dorof.' in the authors string.