Status:
valid
Authors:
J.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Expos. Fam. Nat. 2: 348 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646151
Common Names
- Stipulate Dicoryphe
- Dicoryphe stipulacea
- Stipulate Snakeherb
Synonyms
- Dicoryphe madagascariensis Poir. [unknown]
- Dicoryphe thouarsii Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
Description
Dicoryphe stipulacea (also called Stipulacea Dicoryphe, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Dicoryphe stipulacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicoryphe stipulacea is a white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicoryphe stipulacea is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the mountains of Central Europe. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.
Where to Find Dicoryphe stipulacea
Dicoryphe stipulacea can be found in South Africa, growing in rocky areas.
Dicoryphe stipulacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicoryphe stipulacea?
Dicoryphe stipulacea
What is the family of Dicoryphe stipulacea?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Dicoryphe stipulacea?
African Daisy
Species in the Dicoryphe genus
Dicoryphe angustifolia,
Dicoryphe buddlejoides,
Dicoryphe gracilis,
Dicoryphe guatteriifolia,
Dicoryphe lanceolata,
Dicoryphe laurifolia,
Dicoryphe laurina,
Dicoryphe macrophylla,
Dicoryphe platyphylla,
Dicoryphe retusa,
Dicoryphe stipulacea,
Dicoryphe viticoides,
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides,
Corylopsis alnifolia,
Corylopsis brevistyla,
Corylopsis calcicola,
Corylopsis coreana,
Corylopsis glabrescens,
Corylopsis glandulifera,
Corylopsis glaucescens,
Corylopsis gotoana,
Corylopsis henryi,
Corylopsis himalayana,
Corylopsis microcarpa,
Corylopsis multiflora,
Corylopsis obovata,
Corylopsis omeiensis,
Corylopsis pauciflora,
Corylopsis platypetala,
Corylopsis rotundifolia,
Corylopsis sinensis,
Corylopsis trabeculosa,
Corylopsis veitchiana,
Corylopsis velutina,
Corylopsis willmottiae,
Corylopsis yui,
Corylopsis yunnanensis,
Corylopsis spicata,
Dicoryphe angustifolia,
Dicoryphe buddlejoides,
Dicoryphe gracilis,
Dicoryphe guatteriifolia,
Dicoryphe lanceolata,
Dicoryphe laurifolia,
Dicoryphe laurina,
Dicoryphe macrophylla,
Dicoryphe platyphylla,
Dicoryphe retusa,
Dicoryphe stipulacea,
Dicoryphe viticoides,
Disanthus cercidifolius,
Distyliopsis dunnii,
Distyliopsis lanata,
Distyliopsis laurifolia,
Distyliopsis salicifolia,
Distyliopsis tutcheri,
Distyliopsis yunnanensis,
Distylium annamicum,
Distylium buxifolium,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chinense,
Distylium chungii,