Status:
valid
Authors:
Chodat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 5: 609 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937289
Common Names
- Dalechampia Hassleriana
- Hassler's Spurge
- Hassleriana Hassler's Spurge
Description
Dalechampia hassleriana (also called Hassler's Dalechampia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub, typically growing up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dalechampia hassleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dalechampia hassleriana is a yellow-green color and is shaped like a star. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalechampia hassleriana is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location with well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Dalechampia hassleriana
Dalechampia hassleriana is native to South America, from Colombia to Paraguay and south to Argentina.
Species in the Dalechampia genus
Dalechampia adscendens,
Dalechampia affinis,
Dalechampia alata,
Dalechampia albibracteosa,
Dalechampia allemii,
Dalechampia anomala,
Dalechampia arciana,
Dalechampia arenalensis,
Dalechampia aristolochiifolia,
Dalechampia armbrusteri,
Dalechampia attenuistylus,
Dalechampia bangii,
Dalechampia bernieri,
Dalechampia bidentata,
Dalechampia boliviana,
Dalechampia brasiliensis,
Dalechampia brevicolumna,
Dalechampia brevipes,
Dalechampia brownsbergensis,
Dalechampia burchellii,
Dalechampia burgeriana,
Dalechampia burmanica,
Dalechampia canescens,
Dalechampia capensis,
Dalechampia caperonioides,
Dalechampia catati,
Dalechampia chevalieri,
Dalechampia chlorocephala,
Dalechampia cissifolia,
Dalechampia clausseniana,
Dalechampia clematidifolia,
Dalechampia colorata,
Dalechampia convolvuloides,
Dalechampia coriacea,
Dalechampia cujabensis,
Dalechampia decaryi,
Dalechampia denticulata,
Dalechampia dioscoreifolia,
Dalechampia elongata,
Dalechampia falcata,
Dalechampia fernandesii,
Dalechampia ficifolia,
Dalechampia fragrans,
Dalechampia francisceana,
Dalechampia galpinii,
Dalechampia gentryi,
Dalechampia glechomifolia,
Dalechampia granadilla,
Dalechampia guaranitica,
Dalechampia hassleriana,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,