Didelotia engleriniculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Common Names
- Engler's Didelotia
- Englerin Didelotia
- Engleriniculata Didelotia
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Didelotia engleriniculata (also called Engler's delotia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Fabaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is found in dry open habitats. It has small, white flowers and linear leaves with a hairy surface.
Uses & Benefits
Didelotia engleriniculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a cover crop and forage crop, as well as for erosion control and weed control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Didelotia engleriniculata has small yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and flattened. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Didelotia engleriniculata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Sow the seeds in late spring or early summer in a sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned to about 30 cm apart. Cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer. Divide the plant in early spring or late fall. Plant the divisions in a sunny location.
Where to Find Didelotia engleriniculata
Didelotia engleriniculata is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in open grasslands, scrublands, and wastelands.
Didelotia engleriniculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Didelotia engleriniculata?
Didelotia engleriniculata
What is the common name of Didelotia engleriniculata?
Engleriniculata Didelotia
What is the natural habitat of Didelotia engleriniculata?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Didelotia genus
Didelotia africana, Didelotia afzelii, Didelotia brevipaniculata, Didelotia engleriniculata, Didelotia engleri, Didelotia engleri, Didelotia idae, Didelotia ledermannii, Didelotia letouzeyi, Didelotia minutiflora, Didelotia pauli-sitai, Didelotia unifoliolata, Didelotia morelii, Didelotia pauli-sitai, Didelotia korupensis, Didelotia gracillima,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record ild-1334: Based on the initial data import