Status:
valid
Authors:
Daly
Source:
tro
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 70(4): 439. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246467
Description
Dacryodes hopkinsii (also called Hopkins' Dacryodes, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa. It is found in dry woodlands, bushveld, and coastal forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dacryodes hopkinsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are edible and can be used in salads. It is also known to have medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dacryodes hopkinsii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dacryodes hopkinsii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Dacryodes hopkinsii
Dacryodes hopkinsii is native to Central America.
Dacryodes hopkinsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dacryodes hopkinsii?
Dacryodes hopkinsii
What are the common names of Dacryodes hopkinsii?
Hopkins' Dacryodes, Hopkins' Ogeechee Lime
What is the natural habitat of Dacryodes hopkinsii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas
Species in the Dacryodes genus
Dacryodes acutipyrena,
Dacryodes belemensis,
Dacryodes breviracemosa,
Dacryodes chimantensis,
Dacryodes colombiana,
Dacryodes costanensis,
Dacryodes costata,
Dacryodes crassipes,
Dacryodes cupularis,
Dacryodes cuspidata,
Dacryodes dungii,
Dacryodes edilsonii,
Dacryodes elmeri,
Dacryodes excelsa,
Dacryodes expansa,
Dacryodes glabra,
Dacryodes granatensis,
Dacryodes incurvata,
Dacryodes kingii,
Dacryodes kostermansii,
Dacryodes kukachkana,
Dacryodes laxa,
Dacryodes longifolia,
Dacryodes macrocarpa,
Dacryodes microcarpa,
Dacryodes multijuga,
Dacryodes negrensis,
Dacryodes nervosa,
Dacryodes nitens,
Dacryodes occidentalis,
Dacryodes olivifera,
Dacryodes papuana,
Dacryodes paraensis,
Dacryodes patentinervia,
Dacryodes peruviana,
Dacryodes puberula,
Dacryodes roraimensis,
Dacryodes rostrata,
Dacryodes rubiginosa,
Dacryodes rugosa,
Dacryodes sclerophylla,
Dacryodes steyermarkii,
Dacryodes hopkinsii,
Dacryodes uruts-kunchae,
Dacryodes patrona,
Dacryodes amplectans,
Dacryodes epimedia,
Dacryodes frangens,
Dacryodes hydriflora,
Dacryodes maguipensis,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,