Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
646903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 23: 203 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646235



Common Names

  • Dicranolepis pulcherrima
  • Beautiful Dicranolepis
  • Beautiful Bristle-fern


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Synonyms

  • Dicranolepis myriantha Gilg & Ledermann ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Dicranolepis polyloba Gilg ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Dicranolepis speciosa Gilg ex Engl. [unknown]

Description

Dicranolepis pulcherrima (also called 'Beautiful 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 pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima 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 pulcherrima

Dicranolepis pulcherrima can be found in tropical Africa.

Dicranolepis pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dicranolepis pulcherrima?

Dicranolepis pulcherrima

What is the family of Dicranolepis pulcherrima?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Dicranolepis pulcherrima?

Beautiful 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