Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
637480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 2: 557 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636812



Common Names

  • Dactylicapnos grandifoliolata
  • Grandifoliolate Dactylicapnos
  • Grandifoliolate Dactylicapnos Vine


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Synonyms

  • Blastania luederitziana Cogn. ex Schinz [unknown]
  • Ctenolepis welwitschii (Hook.f.) Jafri [unknown]
  • Dactyliandra luederitziana Cogn. [unknown]

Description

Dactyliandra welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Dactyliandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It grows to a height of 10–20 cm and has a creeping rhizome. It is found in tropical forests at altitudes of 500–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dactyliandra welwitschii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dactyliandra welwitschii are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactyliandra welwitschii is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated from seed. The seeds are sown in a nursery bed and the seedlings are transplanted to the field when they are about one year old.

Where to Find Dactyliandra welwitschii

Dactyliandra welwitschii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dactyliandra welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactylicapnos welwitschii?

Dactylicapnos welwitschii

What is the natural habitat of Dactylicapnos welwitschii?

Grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands

What are the common names of Dactylicapnos welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Dactylicapnos

Species in the Dactyliandra genus

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References