Status:
valid
Authors:
Roxb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Pl. Coromandel 3: 76 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000637216
Common Names
- Dalrympelea pomifera
- Applewood
- Apple-fruited Satinwood
Synonyms
- Maurocenia pomifera Kuntze [unknown]
- Canarium sajiga Buch.-Ham. ex Wight & Arn. [unknown]
- Dalrympelea nepalensis Royle [unknown]
- Turpinia pomifera DC. [unknown]
- Turpinia pomifera pomifera [unknown]
- Turpinia microcarpa Wight & Arn. [unknown]
- Turpinia pomifera minor C.C.Huang [unknown]
Description
Dalrympelea pomifera (also called Apple-bearing Dalrympelea, among many other common names) is a species of perennial plant native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, open grasslands and scrublands at elevations of 1000–2000 m. It has a short, creeping rhizome with short, cylindrical pseudobulbs and a single, apical leaf. The flowers are small and white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Dalrympelea pomifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a number of medicinal properties, including being used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalrympelea pomifera has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard seed coat. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalrympelea pomifera is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dalrympelea pomifera
Dalrympelea pomifera can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Dalrympelea pomifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalrympelea pomifera?
Dalrympelea pomifera
What is the family of Dalrympelea pomifera?
Arecaceae
What is the natural habitat of Dalrympelea pomifera?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Dalrympelea genus
Species in the Staphyleaceae family
Dalrympelea pomifera,
Dalrympelea trifoliata,
Dalrympelea stipulacea,
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa,
Dalrympelea nitida,
Dalrympelea calciphila,
Dalrympelea borneensis,
Dalrympelea grandis,
Staphylea colchica,
Staphylea pinnata,
Staphylea bolanderi,
Staphylea trifolia,
Staphylea bumalda,
Staphylea campanulata,
Staphylea forrestii,
Staphylea shweliensis,
Staphylea holocarpa,
Staphylea pringlei,
Staphylea yuanjiangensis,
Staphylea tricornuta,
Staphylea insignis,
Staphylea japonica,
Staphylea affinis,
Staphylea megaphylla,
Staphylea macrosperma,
Staphylea indochinensis,
Staphylea cochinchinensis,
Staphylea formosana,
Staphylea arguta,
Staphylea ternata,
Staphylea subsessilifolia,
Turpinia picardae,
Turpinia pentandra,
Turpinia paucijuga,
Turpinia malabarica,
Turpinia doanii,
Turpinia brachypetala,
Turpinia hatuyenensis,
Turpinia occidentalis,
Turpinia parvifoliola,
Turpinia montana,
Turpinia simplicifolia,