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
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.
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 Aganope genus
Aganope heptaphylla,
Aganope thyrsiflora,
Aganope gabonica,
Aganope impressa,
Aganope leucobotrya,
Aganope lucida,
Aganope polystachya,
Aganope agastyamalayana,
Aganope balansae,
Aganope stuhlmannii,
Aganope dinghuensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family