Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
dicellandroides
ID:
1082211

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gilg) C.Hansen & Wickens

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36(1): 23 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001081549



Common Names

  • Ochthocharis dicellandroides
  • Tropical Mistletoe
  • Mistletoe


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Description

Ochthocharis dicellandroides (also called Dicellandroides Ochthocharis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Africa. It has small, oval leaves and grows in moist areas. It is found in rainforests, moist woodlands, and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ochthocharis dicellandroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ochthocharis dicellandroides are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochthocharis dicellandroides is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers and will spread slowly by rhizomes. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Ochthocharis dicellandroides

Ochthocharis dicellandroides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20303212: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Gerald Ernest Wickens (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wickens' in the authors string.
Carlo Hansen (1932-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Hansen' in the authors string.