Dicymbe arenicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.A.Rodrigues
Source:
tro
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica10: 289 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034370
Common Names
- Dicymbe arenicola
- Arenicola Dicymbe
- Arenicola Dicymbe Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicymbe arenicola (also called Sandy Dicymbe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Australia. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicymbe arenicola is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicymbe arenicola has small, yellow flowers with a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicymbe arenicola is a perennial shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 2 m. It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate light shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be covered lightly with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Dicymbe arenicola
Dicymbe arenicola is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Species in the Dicymbe genus
Dicymbe altsonii, Dicymbe amazonica, Dicymbe heteroxylon, Dicymbe jenmanii, Dicymbe corymbosa, Dicymbe froesii, Dicymbe arenicola, Dicymbe bernardii, Dicymbe duidae, Dicymbe fraterna, Dicymbe neblinensis, Dicymbe pharangophila, Dicymbe stipitata, Dicymbe uaiparuensis, Dicymbe yutajensis, Dicymbe paruensis, Dicymbe puncticulosa, Dicymbe mollis, Dicymbe hymenaea, Dicymbe praeruptorum,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
William Antônio Rodrigues (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.A.Rodrigues' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Dicymbe arenicola W.A.Rodrigues: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.