Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dinghuensis
ID:
1036110

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Y.Chen) T.C.Chen & Pedley

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Fl. China10: 173 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035448



Common Names

  • Streptanthus oblanceolatus
  • Oblanceolate Streptanthus
  • Oblanceolate Jewelflower


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Description

Aganope dinghuensis (also called Dinghu Aganope, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in moist, shady forests. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Aganope dinghuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aganope dinghuensis has small, yellowish-green flowers which are borne in clusters on the tips of the fronds. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, long frond with a single, round sorus on the underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aganope dinghuensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Aganope dinghuensis

Aganope dinghuensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
Tê Chao Chen (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.C.Chen' in the authors string.
Pang Yu Chen (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Y.Chen' in the authors string.