Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
dichotomum
ID:
938355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.C.Huang) T.C.Huang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 238 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937693



Common Names

  • Daphniphyllum dichotomum
  • Dichotomum Daphniphyllum
  • Dichotomum Daphniphyllum-bush


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Description

Daphniphyllum dichotomum (also called Dichotomous Daphniphyllum, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in wet forests, meadows, and along riverbanks, and has white flowers with yellow and white stripes.

Uses & Benefits

Daphniphyllum dichotomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Daphniphyllum dichotomum has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Daphniphyllum dichotomum is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases. It can be propagated by seed in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and placed in a rooting medium.

Where to Find Daphniphyllum dichotomum

Daphniphyllum dichotomum can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56359: Based on the initial data import
Tseng Chieng Huang (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Huang' in the authors string.