Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
bellayana
ID:
831907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Prance & F.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 484 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831242



Common Names

  • Dactyladenia bellayana
  • Bellayana Dactyladenia
  • Bellayana's Dactyladenia


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Description

Dactyladenia bellayana (also called 'Bellay's Dactyladenia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, Campanulaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is found in wet forests and bogs. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Dactyladenia bellayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dactyladenia bellayana is a white to pale yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactyladenia bellayana can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into small sections and planted in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dactyladenia bellayana

Dactyladenia bellayana can be found in Nigeria.

Dactyladenia bellayana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactyladenia bellayana?

Dactyladenia bellayana

What is the common name of Dactyladenia bellayana?

Bellayana

Where is Dactyladenia bellayana native to?

Africa

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368506: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Frank White (1927-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.White' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.