Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl. & Diels) E.Wimm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 56: 373 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831580
Common Names
- Galeopsoides Dielsantha
- Dielsantha galeopsoides
- Galeopsoides Star Orchid
Description
Dielsantha galeopsoides (also called Galeopsis-like Dielsantha, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Anacardiaceae. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is found in a variety of habitats, from dry savanna to moist lowland forest.
Uses & Benefits
Dielsantha galeopsoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dielsantha galeopsoides are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dielsantha galeopsoides is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, sunny location and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation can also be done by stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dielsantha galeopsoides
Dielsantha galeopsoides is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical deciduous forests.
Dielsantha galeopsoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dielsantha galeopsoides?
Dielsantha galeopsoides
What is the natural habitat of Dielsantha galeopsoides?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
What are the common names of Dielsantha galeopsoides?
It is commonly known as the Galeopsoides Dielsantha.
Species in the Dielsantha genus
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Adenophora contracta,
Adenophora cordifolia,
Adenophora divaricata,
Adenophora elata,
Adenophora fusifolia,
Adenophora gmelinii,
Adenophora golubinzevaeana,
Adenophora grandiflora,
Adenophora hatsushimae,
Adenophora himalayana,
Adenophora hubeiensis,
Adenophora izuensis,
Adenophora jacutica,
Adenophora jasionifolia,
Adenophora khasiana,
Adenophora lamarkii,
Adenophora liliifolia,
Adenophora liliifolioides,
Adenophora lobophylla,
Adenophora longipedicellata,
Adenophora maximowicziana,
Adenophora micrantha,
Adenophora morrisonensis,
Adenophora nikoensis,
Adenophora ningxianica,
Adenophora palustris,
Adenophora pereskiifolia,
Adenophora petiolata,
Adenophora pinifolia,
Adenophora polyantha,
Adenophora potaninii,
Adenophora probatovae,
Adenophora remotidens,
Adenophora remotiflora,
Adenophora rupestris,
Adenophora rupincola,
Adenophora sinensis,
Adenophora stenanthina,
Adenophora stenophylla,
Adenophora stricta,
Adenophora sublata,
Adenophora takedai,
Adenophora tashiroi,
Adenophora taurica,
Adenophora trachelioides,