Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
dioica
ID:
1143206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 138 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142544



Common Names

  • Octolepis dioica
  • Dioecious Octolepis
  • Dioecious Starwort


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Description

Octolepis dioica (also called two-leaved octolepis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Octolepis dioica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and headache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Octolepis dioica is a white star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Octolepis dioica is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Octolepis dioica

Octolepis dioica can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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