Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
831914

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild.) Prance & F.White

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 31: 485 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831249



Common Names

  • Dactyladenia dichotoma
  • Dichotoma Dactyladenia
  • Forked Dactyladenia


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Uses & Benefits

Dactyladenia dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dactyladenia dichotoma are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactyladenia dichotoma 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 dichotoma

Dactyladenia dichotoma can be found in Nigeria.

Dactyladenia dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactyladenia dichotoma?

Dactyladenia dichotoma

What is the common name of Dactyladenia dichotoma?

African bush mango

What is the natural habitat of Dactyladenia dichotoma?

Dry deciduous forests

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-368512: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' 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.