Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
subtilissimus
ID:
646191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Popov) Ovcz. & Junussov

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Tadzhiksk. S.S.R. 5: 625 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645523



Common Names

  • Dichasianthus Subtilissimus
  • Subtle Dichasianthus
  • Subtle-flowered Dichasianthus


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Synonyms

  • Sisymbrium subtilissimum Popov [unknown]
  • Torularia subtilissima (Popov) Botsch. [unknown]

Description

Dichasianthus subtilissimus (also called 'Subtle Dichasianthus', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It has leathery leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in humid forests and on tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichasianthus subtilissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichasianthus subtilissimus is a small, white to yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a few hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichasianthus subtilissimus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Dichasianthus subtilissimus

Dichasianthus subtilissimus can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.

Dichasianthus subtilissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichasianthus subtilissimus?

Dichasianthus subtilissimus

What is the common name of Dichasianthus subtilissimus?

Subtle Dichasianthus

What is the natural habitat of Dichasianthus subtilissimus?

Tropical rainforests of Africa

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-2766142: Based on the initial data import
Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.
Mikhail Popov (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Popov' in the authors string.
Sabir Junussovicz Junussov (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Junussov' in the authors string.