Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Duvign. & Plancke
Source:
ipni
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique 90: 230, in adnot. (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159335
Common Names
- Schuilingiana Dichaetanthera
- Schuilingiana Daisy
- Schuilingiana Creochiton
Description
Dichaetanthera schuilingiana (also called Schuiling's Dichaetanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in moist and shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Dichaetanthera schuilingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichaetanthera schuilingiana is small and yellow in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichaetanthera schuilingiana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun and can tolerate some drought. It is not frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures.
Where to Find Dichaetanthera schuilingiana
Dichaetanthera schuilingiana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Dichaetanthera schuilingiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichaetanthera schuilingiana?
Dichaetanthera schuilingiana
What is the natural habitat of Dichaetanthera schuilingiana?
Montane forests in Costa Rica
What is the flowering season of Dichaetanthera schuilingiana?
Flowers from April to May
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,