Dendrolobium cheelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cheelii
ID:
195483
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.A.Gardner) Pedley
Source:
ildis
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya5: 221 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000194812
Common Names
- Cheel's Dendrolobium
- Cheel's Tree
- Cheel's Bean Tree
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- Alysicarpus cheelii C.A.Gardner [valid]
Description
Dendrolobium cheelii (also called Cheel's Dendrolobium, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to India. It grows up to 25 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in tropical forests and in moist, humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrolobium cheelii is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white, in clusters of 2-3. Seed: small, black, flattened. Seedlings: have two cotyledons.
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Dendrolobium cheelii is a fast-growing, deciduous shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood.
Where to Find Dendrolobium cheelii
Dendrolobium cheelii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dendrolobium cheelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrolobium cheelii?
Dendrolobium cheelii
What is the common name of Dendrolobium cheelii?
Cheel's Dendrolobium
What is the family of Dendrolobium cheelii?
Fabaceae
Species in the Dendrolobium genus
Dendrolobium triangulare, Dendrolobium stipatum, Dendrolobium umbellatum, Dendrolobium cheelii, Dendrolobium polyneurum, Dendrolobium lanceolatum, Dendrolobium dispermum, Dendrolobium baccatum, Dendrolobium olivaceum, Dendrolobium rostratum, Dendrolobium rugosum, Dendrolobium thorelii, Dendrolobium cumingianum, Dendrolobium ursinum, Dendrolobium arbuscula, Dendrolobium geesinkii, Dendrolobium papuacola, Dendrolobium quinquepetalum, Dendrolobium multiflorum, Dendrolobium arbuscula, Dendrolobium polyneurum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Leslie Pedley (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pedley' in the authors string.
Charles Austin Gardner (1896-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Gardner' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dendrolobium cheelii (C.A.Gardner) Pedley: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.