Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
delfinii
ID:
715921

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil. ex Reiche

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile 1: 23 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000715254

Common Names

  • Delfinii Hamadryas
  • Delfinii Silverbush
  • Silverbush

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Description

Hamadryas delfinii (also called Dolphin Hamadryas, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hamamelidaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to East Asia, and is found in forests, grasslands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hamadryas delfinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hamadryas delfinii is a white or yellowish-white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round, flattened, and slightly curved. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hamadryas delfinii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Hamadryas delfinii

Hamadryas delfinii is native to the deserts of Central and South America, including Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Hamadryas delfinii FAQ

What is the common name of Hamadryas delfinii?

Dolphin Hamadryas

What is the natural habitat of Hamadryas delfinii?

Grasslands and savannas

What is the growth rate of Hamadryas delfinii?

Fast

Species in the Ranunculaceae family

Aconitum soyaense, Aconitum abietetorum, Aconitum acutiusculum, Aconitum ajanense, Aconitum alboflavidum, Aconitum alboviolaceum, Aconitum alpino-nepalense, Aconitum ambiguum, Aconitum amplexicaule, Aconitum angulatum, Aconitum angusticassidatum, Aconitum angustifolium, Aconitum anthora, Aconitum apetalum, Aconitum aquilonare, Aconitum artemisiifolium, Aconitum assamicum, Aconitum atlanticum, Aconitum austriacum, Aconitum austrokoreense, Aconitum axilliflorum, Aconitum azumiense, Aconitum baburinii, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum baicalense, Aconitum bailangense, Aconitum barbatum, Aconitum baumgartenianum, Aconitum berdaui, Aconitum bhedingense, Aconitum bicolor, Aconitum biflorum, Aconitum brachypodum, Aconitum bracteolatum, Aconitum brevicalcaratum, Aconitum brevilimbum, Aconitum brevipetalum, Aconitum brunneum, Aconitum bucovinense, Aconitum bujbense, Aconitum bulbilliferum, Aconitum bulleyanum, Aconitum burnatii, Aconitum calthifolium, Aconitum cammarum, Aconitum campylorrhynchum, Aconitum cannabifolium, Aconitum carmichaelii, Aconitum changianum, Aconitum charkeviczii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2838936: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.