Status:
valid
Authors:
W.T.Wang & Hsiao
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 9: 325 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645556
Common Names
- Keeled Dichocarpum
- Dichocarpum carinatum
- Dichocarpum
Description
Dichocarpum basilare (also called 'Basilar 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 basilare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichocarpum basilare is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichocarpum basilare 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 basilare
Dichocarpum basilare is native to China, Japan, and Korea.
Dichocarpum basilare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichocarpum basilare?
Dichocarpum basilare
What is the family of Dichocarpum basilare?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Dichocarpum basilare?
China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Dichocarpum genus
Dichocarpum adiantifolium,
Dichocarpum arisanense,
Dichocarpum auriculatum,
Dichocarpum basilare,
Dichocarpum carinatum,
Dichocarpum dalzielii,
Dichocarpum dicarpon,
Dichocarpum fargesii,
Dichocarpum franchetii,
Dichocarpum hakonense,
Dichocarpum hypoglaucum,
Dichocarpum nipponicum,
Dichocarpum numajirianum,
Dichocarpum stoloniferum,
Dichocarpum sutchuenense,
Dichocarpum trachyspermum,
Dichocarpum trifoliolatum,
Dichocarpum wuchuanense,
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,