Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
englerianus
ID:
647032

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 66: 92 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646364

Common Names

  • Englerianus Dictyophragmus
  • Dictyophragmus Englerianus
  • Englerianus Dictyoneura

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Synonyms

  • Streptanthus englerianus Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Dictyophragmus englerianus (also called 'Engler's Dictyophragmus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has thin, wiry stems that can reach up to 1.5 m in length and have small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and is often found in dry, open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dictyophragmus englerianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dictyophragmus englerianus is a small, white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dictyophragmus englerianus can be propagated by division or by seed. For division, the plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in moist, well-draining soil. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Dictyophragmus englerianus

Dictyophragmus englerianus can be found in South America, growing in rocky areas.

Dictyophragmus englerianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dictyophragmus englerianus?

Dictyophragmus englerianus

What is the common name of Dictyophragmus englerianus?

Engler's dictyophragmus

Where is Dictyophragmus englerianus native to?

India

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2767043: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.