Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hassk.) Nor-Ezzaw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 62: 129 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746361
Common Names
- Sphaerocarp Dalrympelea
- Sphaerocarp Dalrympelea Tree
- Sphaerocarp Dalrympeleawood
Synonyms
- Maurocenia sphaerocarpa Kuntze [unknown]
- Turpinia sambucifolia Elmer [unknown]
- Turpinia laxiflora Ridl. [unknown]
- Turpinia latifolia Wall. ex Ridl. [unknown]
- Turpinia sphaerocarpa Hassk. [unknown]
Description
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa (also called Balloonberry, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, round, white flowers and bright red berries.
Uses & Benefits
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa var. microcerotis (J.T.Pereira) Nor-Ezzaw.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but the seedlings will not flower until the fourth year.
Where to Find Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa is native to the Mediterranean region, including Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia. It can be found in open woodlands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa?
Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa
What is the common name of Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa?
Spherical-Fruited Dalrympelea
What is the natural habitat of Dalrympelea sphaerocarpa?
Tropical forests in Africa
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,
References
A.T. Nor-Ezzawanis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nor-Ezzaw.' in the authors string.