Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Ranariv. & Almeda
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Candollea 74(2): 132, figs. 1-3. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001388
Common Names
- Dichaetanthera Schatzii
- Schatzii Dichaetanthera
- Schatzii's Dichaetanthera
Description
Dichaetanthera schatzii (also called Schatz's Dichaetanthera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical forests of Central America. It has small, white flowers and glossy green leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Dichaetanthera schatzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichaetanthera schatzii is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichaetanthera schatzii is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Tanzania. It is a small tree, growing to a height of up to 8 meters. It is found in wet montane forests, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 meters. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within two weeks.
Where to Find Dichaetanthera schatzii
Dichaetanthera schatzii is native to Central America, from Nicaragua to Panama.
Dichaetanthera schatzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichaetanthera schatzii?
Dichaetanthera schatzii
What type of plant is Dichaetanthera schatzii?
It is a shrub
Where is Dichaetanthera schatzii found?
It is found in East Africa
Species in the Dichaetanthera genus
Dichaetanthera schuilingiana,
Dichaetanthera tsaratanensis,
Dichaetanthera grandifolia,
Dichaetanthera lutescens,
Dichaetanthera altissima,
Dichaetanthera heteromorpha,
Dichaetanthera scabra,
Dichaetanthera tsaratananensis,
Dichaetanthera squamata,
Dichaetanthera crassinodis,
Dichaetanthera articulata,
Dichaetanthera ciliata,
Dichaetanthera villosissima,
Dichaetanthera rutenbergiana,
Dichaetanthera hirsuta,
Dichaetanthera cornifrons,
Dichaetanthera trichopoda,
Dichaetanthera sambiranensis,
Dichaetanthera decaryi,
Dichaetanthera asperrima,
Dichaetanthera parvifolia,
Dichaetanthera brevicauda,
Dichaetanthera matitanensis,
Dichaetanthera bifida,
Dichaetanthera cordifolia,
Dichaetanthera arborea,
Dichaetanthera madagascariensis,
Dichaetanthera oblongifolia,
Dichaetanthera lancifolia,
Dichaetanthera africana,
Dichaetanthera corymbosa,
Dichaetanthera strigosa,
Dichaetanthera verdcourtii,
Dichaetanthera erici-rosenii,
Dichaetanthera echinulata,
Dichaetanthera rhodesiensis,
Dichaetanthera rosea,
Dichaetanthera amphorocalyx,
Dichaetanthera bojerii,
Dichaetanthera pauciflora,
Dichaetanthera schatzii,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei,
Acanthella pulchra,
Acanthella conferta,
Aciotis polystachya,
Aciotis purpurascens,
Aciotis acuminifolia,
Aciotis annua,
Aciotis rubricaulis,
Aciotis cordata,
Aciotis indecora,
Aciotis paludosa,
Aciotis circaeoides,
Aciotis ornata,
Aciotis circaeifolia,
Aciotis wurdackiana,
Aciotis olivieriana,
Aciotis ferreirana,
Aciotis viscida,
Aciotis pendulifolia,
Aciotis brachybotria,
Acisanthera pulchella,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera boliviensis,
Acisanthera variabilis,
Acisanthera uniflora,
Acisanthera alsinaefolia,
Acisanthera paraguayensis,
Acisanthera alata,
Acisanthera hedyotoidea,
Acisanthera glazioviana,
Acisanthera quadrata,
Acisanthera ayangannae,
Acisanthera divaricata,
Adelobotrys ciliatus,
Adelobotrys atlanticus,
Adelobotrys adscendens,
Adelobotrys barbatus,
Adelobotrys ciliata,
Adelobotrys macrophylla,
Adelobotrys praetexta,
Adelobotrys tessmannii,
Adelobotrys boissieriana,
Adelobotrys fuscescens,
Adelobotrys macrantha,
Adelobotrys rotundifolius,
Adelobotrys subsessilis,
Adelobotrys jefensis,
Adelobotrys linearifolia,
Adelobotrys ayangannensis,
Adelobotrys scandens,