Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dichotoma
ID:
725359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1801

Citation Micro:
Neue Schriften Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin 3: 435 (1801)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000724692



Common Names

  • Hoppea dichotoma
  • Dichotoma Hoppea
  • Hoppea Dichotoma


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Synonyms

  • Canscora pusilla Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Hoppea dichotoma (also called Dichotomous Hoppea, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Solanaceae family. It is an herbaceous perennial, growing up to 1 meter in height. It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoppea dichotoma is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used to make furniture, flooring, and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoppea dichotoma is yellowish-green in color, with a long, tubular shape. The seed is small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoppea dichotoma is a tropical tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Hoppea dichotoma

Hoppea dichotoma is native to the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Hoppea dichotoma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoppea dichotoma?

Hoppea dichotoma

What is the common name of Hoppea dichotoma?

Dichotomous Hoppea

Where is Hoppea dichotoma found?

India, Myanmar

Species in the Hoppea genus

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References