Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
doranii
ID:
943671

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 8: 230 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943009



Common Names

  • Doranii Dicrastylis
  • Doran's Dicrastylis
  • Doran's Orchid


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Description

Dicrastylis doranii (also called 'Doran's Milkweed', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It has oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dicrastylis doranii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicrastylis doranii has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicrastylis doranii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in temperatures between 18-24°C (65-75°F). Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter. Fertilize monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dicrastylis doranii

Dicrastylis doranii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

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