Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 28: 443 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644922
Common Names
- Dicarpellum baillonianum
- Baillonianum's Dicarpellum
- Baillonianum Dicarpellum
Synonyms
- Salacia poissoniana Loes. [unknown]
- Dicarpellum poissonianum (Loes.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
- Salacia bailloniana Loes. [unknown]
Description
Dicarpellum baillonianum (also called Baillon's Dicarpellum, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with linear to lanceolate leaves and white, yellow, or pink flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dicarpellum baillonianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in areas with dry, sandy soils. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicarpellum baillonianum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single style. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dicarpellum baillonianum is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers a sunny location in well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is generally pest and disease free. It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking stem cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Dicarpellum baillonianum
Dicarpellum baillonianum can be found in the South American countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay.
Dicarpellum baillonianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicarpellum baillonianum?
Dicarpellum baillonianum
What is the natural habitat of Dicarpellum baillonianum?
Dry, rocky areas in Central America
What type of plant is Dicarpellum baillonianum?
A perennial herb
Species in the Dicarpellum genus
Species in the Celastraceae family
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Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,