Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 12: 499 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646352
Common Names
- Vandellianum Dictyoloma
- Dictyoloma Vandellianum
- Vandellianum Dictyoneura
Synonyms
- Benjamina alata Vell. [unknown]
- Benjamina peruviana (Planch.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Dictyoloma incanescens DC. [unknown]
- Dictyoloma peruvianum Planch. [unknown]
Description
Dictyoneura vandellianum (also called 'Vandellian Dictyoneura', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has thin, wiry stems that can reach up to 1.5 m in length and have small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dictyoloma vandellianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dictyoloma vandellianum is white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dictyoloma vandellianum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for rock gardens.
Where to Find Dictyoloma vandellianum
Dictyoloma vandellianum can be found in South America, growing in rocky areas.
Dictyoloma vandellianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dictyoneura vandellianum?
Dictyoneura vandellianum
What is the common name of Dictyoneura vandellianum?
Vandelli's dictyoneura
Where is Dictyoneura vandellianum native to?
India
Species in the Dictyoloma genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,