Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
dressleri
ID:
654135

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 317 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653467



Common Names

  • Dressleri Doliocarpus
  • Doliocarpus Dressleri
  • Doliocarpus Bean


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Description

Doliocarpus dressleri (also called Dressler's wild bean, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1m tall. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Doliocarpus dressleri is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It has medicinal properties and can be used as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doliocarpus dressleri is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doliocarpus dressleri is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed. It requires well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out and transplanted into individual pots. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Doliocarpus dressleri

Doliocarpus dressleri can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Doliocarpus dressleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus dressleri?

Doliocarpus dressleri

What is the family of Doliocarpus dressleri?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Doliocarpus dressleri?

Dressler's Doliocarpus

Species in the Doliocarpus genus

Doliocarpus leiophyllus, Doliocarpus paucinervis, Doliocarpus schultesianus, Doliocarpus triananus, Doliocarpus amazonicus, Doliocarpus aracaensis, Doliocarpus areolatus, Doliocarpus aureobaccatus, Doliocarpus brevipedicellatus, Doliocarpus carnevaliorum, Doliocarpus chocoensis, Doliocarpus dasyanthus, Doliocarpus dentatus, Doliocarpus dressleri, Doliocarpus elegans, Doliocarpus elliptifolius, Doliocarpus foreroi, Doliocarpus gentryi, Doliocarpus glomeratus, Doliocarpus gracilis, Doliocarpus grandiflorus, Doliocarpus guianensis, Doliocarpus herrerae, Doliocarpus hispidobaccatus, Doliocarpus hispidus, Doliocarpus humboldtianus, Doliocarpus kubitzkii, Doliocarpus lancifolius, Doliocarpus liesneri, Doliocarpus lombardii, Doliocarpus lopez-palacii, Doliocarpus macrocarpus, Doliocarpus magnificus, Doliocarpus major, Doliocarpus multiflorus, Doliocarpus nitidus, Doliocarpus novogranatensis, Doliocarpus olivaceus, Doliocarpus ortegae, Doliocarpus paraensis, Doliocarpus pipolyi, Doliocarpus prancei, Doliocarpus pruskii, Doliocarpus sagolianus, Doliocarpus savannarum, Doliocarpus schottianus, Doliocarpus sellowianus, Doliocarpus sessiliflorus, Doliocarpus spatulifolius, Doliocarpus spraguei,

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References