Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
auriculatum
ID:
646223

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) W.T.Wang & Hsiao

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 9: 328 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645555



Common Names

  • Basilar Dichocarpum
  • Dichocarpum basilare
  • Dichocarpum


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Synonyms

  • Isopyrum auriculatum Franch. [unknown]
  • Isopyrum delavayi Franch. [unknown]
  • Isopyrum limprichtii Ulbr. [unknown]
  • Isopyrum makinoi Nakai [unknown]
  • Dichocarpum auriculatum auriculatum [unknown]

Description

Dichocarpum auriculatum (also called 'Ear-leaved Dichocarpum', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has narrow, linear leaves and pink flowers with a yellow center. It typically grows in rocky, mountainous areas and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Dichocarpum auriculatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and headache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dichocarpum auriculatum var. puberulum D.Z.Fu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichocarpum auriculatum is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichocarpum auriculatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Dichocarpum auriculatum

Dichocarpum auriculatum is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Dichocarpum auriculatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichocarpum auriculatum?

Dichocarpum auriculatum

What is the common name of Dichocarpum auriculatum?

Auriculate Dichocarpum

Where is Dichocarpum auriculatum native to?

China

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2766182: Based on the initial data import
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.