Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
strictus
ID:
652165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trautv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 33(I): 108 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651497

Common Names

  • Diptychocarpus Strictus
  • Strictus
  • Diptychocarpus

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Synonyms

  • Matthiola rostrata Haberle ex Bernh. [unknown]
  • Matthiola dimorpha hort. ex Bernh. [unknown]
  • Raphanus strictus Fisch. ex M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Alloceratium strictum Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Chorispermum strictum Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Chorispermum strictum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Chorispora stenopetala Regel & Schmalh. [unknown]
  • Chorispora stricta DC. [unknown]
  • Matthiola fischeri Bernh. [unknown]
  • Orthorrhiza persica Stapf [unknown]

Description

Diptychocarpus strictus (also called Strict Diptychocarpus, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 25 meters tall. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in mountain forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Diptychocarpus strictus is used as a source of timber for making furniture and as a source of fuel wood. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diptychocarpus strictus are small, yellowish-white, and borne in clusters. The seeds are small, ovoid, and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Diptychocarpus strictus: This species is propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual containers when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Diptychocarpus strictus

Diptychocarpus strictus is native to tropical rainforests in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Diptychocarpus strictus FAQ

What is the common name of Diptychocarpus strictus?

Strict Diptychocarp

What is the natural habitat of Diptychocarpus strictus?

Tropical rainforests

What is the scientific classification of Diptychocarpus strictus?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Fabales, Family: Fabaceae, Genus: Diptychocarpus, Species: D. strictus

Species in the Diptychocarpus genus

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