Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
exsuccosa
ID:
943675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 619 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943013



Common Names

  • Dicrastylis exsuccosa
  • Exsuccosa Dicrastylis
  • Exsuccosa Dicrastylis Plant


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Description

Dicrastylis exsuccosa (also called 'Exsucceeding 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 exsuccosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dicrastylis exsuccosa var. tomentosa Munir

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dicrastylis exsuccosa 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 exsuccosa 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 exsuccosa

Dicrastylis exsuccosa 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,

References