Dicranolepis persei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
persei
ID:
646899
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.A.Cummins
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1898: 78 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646231
Common Names
- Dicranolepis persei
- Perse's Dicranolepis
- Perse's Bristle-fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranolepis persei (also called 'Perse's Dicranolepis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in grasslands, savannas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranolepis persei is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dicranolepis persei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicranolepis persei 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 Dicranolepis persei
Dicranolepis persei can be found in tropical Africa.
Dicranolepis persei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranolepis persei?
Dicranolepis persei
What is the family of Dicranolepis persei?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Dicranolepis persei?
Perse's dicranolepis
Species in the Dicranolepis genus
Dicranolepis angolensis, Dicranolepis baertsiana, Dicranolepis brixhei, Dicranolepis buchholzii, Dicranolepis cerasifera, Dicranolepis disticha, Dicranolepis glandulosa, Dicranolepis grandiflora, Dicranolepis incisa, Dicranolepis laciniata, Dicranolepis persei, Dicranolepis polygaloides, Dicranolepis pubescens, Dicranolepis pulcherrima, Dicranolepis pusilla, Dicranolepis pyramidalis, Dicranolepis soyauxii, Dicranolepis thomensis, Dicranolepis usambarica, Dicranolepis vestita,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2766903: Based on the initial data import
Henry Alfred Cummins (1864-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Cummins' in the authors string.