Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
salsa
ID:
648378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 5: 20 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647710



Common Names

  • Dilophia salsa
  • Salty Dilophia
  • Salty Dilophia Bush


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Description

Dilophia salsa (also called Salty Dilophia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry savanna and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dilophia salsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its wood is also used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dilophia salsa has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dilophia salsa is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The shrub prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dilophia salsa

Dilophia salsa can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Dilophia salsa FAQ

What type of plant is Dilophia salsa?

Dilophia salsa is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family.

Where does Dilophia salsa grow?

Dilophia salsa is native to India.

What is the growth habit of Dilophia salsa?

Dilophia salsa is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 3 m.

Species in the Dilophia 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,

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