Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
spruceanus
ID:
945303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 78 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000944641

Common Names

  • Discocarpus Spruceanus
  • Spruceanus Discocarpus
  • Spruce Discocarpus

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Description

Discocarpus spruceanus (also called Spruce Discocarpus, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Guyana. It grows in lowland forests, and has a trunk of up to 20 m in height. The leaves are green and oval-shaped, and the flowers are white.

Uses & Benefits

Discocarpus spruceanus is used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Discocarpus spruceanus has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discocarpus spruceanus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to shape the plant.

Where to Find Discocarpus spruceanus

Discocarpus spruceanus can be found in the Western Cape, South Africa.

Species in the Discocarpus genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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