Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
leiophyllus
ID:
507712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kubitzki

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 17: 237 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507044



Common Names

  • Doliocarpus leiophyllus
  • Leiophyllus Doliocarpus
  • Leiophyllus Tree


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Description

Doliocarpus leiophyllus (also called Smooth-leaved Doliocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Doliocarpus leiophyllus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Doliocarpus leiophyllus has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doliocarpus leiophyllus is an evergreen shrub that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be transplanted in autumn.

Where to Find Doliocarpus leiophyllus

Doliocarpus leiophyllus is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Doliocarpus leiophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus leiophyllus?

Doliocarpus leiophyllus

What are the common names of Doliocarpus leiophyllus?

Smooth-leaved doliocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Doliocarpus leiophyllus?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2604214: Based on the initial data import
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.