Dysphania bontei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bontei
ID:
744450
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aellen) Stace
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Watsonia 27: 246 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743783
Common Names
- Dysphania
- Bontei
- Bontei Dysphania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dysphania bontei (also called Bonte's Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dysphania bontei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dysphania bontei are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dysphania bontei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy, moist soil.
Where to Find Dysphania bontei
Dysphania bontei can be found in South Africa.
Dysphania bontei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysphania bontei?
Dysphania bontei
What is the common name of Dysphania bontei?
Bonte's Goosefoot
What is the natural habitat of Dysphania bontei?
It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Dysphania genus
Dysphania pseudomultiflora, Dysphania melanocarpa, Dysphania pusilla, Dysphania saxatilis, Dysphania truncata, Dysphania ambrosioides, Dysphania aristata, Dysphania botrys, Dysphania carinata, Dysphania chilensis, Dysphania cristata, Dysphania glandulosa, Dysphania glomulifera, Dysphania kalpari, Dysphania littoralis, Dysphania multifida, Dysphania plantaginella, Dysphania platycarpa, Dysphania pumilio, Dysphania rhadinostachya, Dysphania schraderiana, Dysphania simulans, Dysphania sphaerosperma, Dysphania valida, Dysphania bontei, Dysphania burkartii, Dysphania christii, Dysphania congolana, Dysphania dissecta, Dysphania minuata, Dysphania nepalensis, Dysphania oblanceolata, Dysphania procera, Dysphania stellata, Dysphania tomentosa, Dysphania venturii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2896042: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Clive A. Stace (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stace' in the authors string.