Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
integrifolium
ID:
945793

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lanj.) Lanj. & Sandwith

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 5: 134 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945131



Common Names

  • Dodecastigma integrifolium
  • Integral-leaved Dodecastigma
  • Integral-leaved Dodecastigma


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Description

Dodecastigma integrifolium (also called Integrifolium Dodecastigma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in open areas, such as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dodecastigma integrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, asthma, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dodecastigma integrifolium has white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are borne on a single stem and have a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dodecastigma integrifolium can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Dodecastigma integrifolium

Dodecastigma integrifolium is native to India and can be found in the moist deciduous forests of the country.

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-63539: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
Joseph Lanjouw (1902-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lanj.' in the authors string.