Dimorphocalyx glabellus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabellus
ID:
944149
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 278 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943487
Common Names
- Dimorphocalyx Glabellus
- Smooth Dimorphocalyx
- Smooth-flowered Dimorphocalyx
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Dimorphocalyx glabellus (also called Smooth Dimorphocalyx, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1.5 meters in height, with white flowers. It is native to the Philippines, where it is found in lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dimorphocalyx glabellus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dimorphocalyx glabellus var. glabellusDimorphocalyx glabellus var. lawianus (Hook.f.) Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dimorphocalyx glabellus are small and white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Dimorphocalyx glabellus is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it takes root.
Where to Find Dimorphocalyx glabellus
Dimorphocalyx glabellus is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Species in the Dimorphocalyx genus
Dimorphocalyx angustifolius, Dimorphocalyx australiensis, Dimorphocalyx balakrishnanii, Dimorphocalyx beddomei, Dimorphocalyx denticulatus, Dimorphocalyx glabellus, Dimorphocalyx ixoroides, Dimorphocalyx kurnoolensis, Dimorphocalyx luzoniensis, Dimorphocalyx malayanus, Dimorphocalyx meeboldii, Dimorphocalyx muricatus, Dimorphocalyx pauciflorus, Dimorphocalyx poilanei, Dimorphocalyx moluccensis, Dimorphocalyx trichocarpus,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61904: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.