Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
polygaloides
ID:
646900

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg ex H.Pearson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 339 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646232



Common Names

  • Dicranolepis polygaloides
  • Milkwort-like Dicranolepis
  • Milkwort-like Bristle-fern


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Description

Dicranolepis polygaloides (also called 'Polygala-like 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 polygaloides 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 polygaloides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dicranolepis polygaloides 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 polygaloides

Dicranolepis polygaloides can be found in tropical Africa.

Dicranolepis polygaloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicranolepis polygaloides?

Dicranolepis polygaloides

What is the family of Dicranolepis polygaloides?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dicranolepis polygaloides?

Polygala-leaved dicranolepis

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-2766904: Based on the initial data import
Henry Harold Welch Pearson (1870-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Pearson' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.