Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mollis
ID:
1062533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard.64: 205 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001061871



Common Names

  • Dicymbe mollis
  • Soft Dicymbe
  • Soft African Snailseed


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Description

Dicymbe mollis (also called the Soft Dicymbe, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter high. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry savannahs and woodlands. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are small and oval-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Dicymbe mollis is used as a timber tree for construction and furniture making. It also has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, diarrhoea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Dicymbe mollis is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round, hard seed. Seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicymbe mollis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a ground cover.

Where to Find Dicymbe mollis

Dicymbe mollis is native to South America and is found in dry, open areas, such as deserts, grasslands, and woodlands.

Species in the Fabaceae family