Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
dentata
ID:
618206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1760

Citation Micro:
Enum. Syst. Pl. : 12 (1760)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617538



Common Names

  • Dentata Comocladia
  • Toothed Comocladia
  • Toothed-Leaved Comocladia


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Synonyms

  • Comocladia dentata brevifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Comocladia dentata propinqua (Kunth) Engl. [unknown]
  • Comocladia propinqua Kunth [unknown]
  • Comocladia tomentosa Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]

Description

Comocladia dentata (also called toothed comocladia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a greyish-brown bark and small, yellowish-green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Comocladia dentata is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive ailments, fever, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to produce incense.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Comocladia dentata has small white flowers, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Comocladia dentata can be propagated by division of the plant. It is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Comocladia dentata

Comocladia dentata can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Comocladia dentata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Comocladia dentata?

Comocladia dentata

What is the common name of Comocladia dentata?

Toothed comocladia

What is the natural habitat of Comocladia dentata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References