Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Dunlop
Source:
gcc
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 2(3): 235 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034850
Common Names
- Dichromochlamys dentatifolia
- Toothed Dichromochlamys
- Toothed Dichromochlamys Plant
Description
Dichromochlamys dentatifolia (also called 'Toothed Dichromochlamys', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 4 meters in height. It grows in dry, open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dichromochlamys dentatifolia has been used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichromochlamys dentatifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is best to water during dry periods and to fertilize in spring and summer.
Where to Find Dichromochlamys dentatifolia
Dichromochlamys dentatifolia is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas such as grasslands and savannas.
Dichromochlamys dentatifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia?
Common names of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia include Dentate-leaved Dichromochlamys and Dentate-leaved False-heather
What is the growth habit of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia?
Dichromochlamys dentatifolia is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide
What is the soil requirement of Dichromochlamys dentatifolia?
Dichromochlamys dentatifolia prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade
Species in the Dichromochlamys genus
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Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
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Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,