Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb. & H.Wolff
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 43 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391706
Common Names
- Domingense Pedinopetalum
- Domingense Petinopetalum
- Domingense Petinopetalum
Description
Pedinopetalum domingense (also called Dominican rock-rose, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Dominican Republic, and is found in rocky and sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Pedinopetalum domingense is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, coughs, and stomachaches, as well as for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pedinopetalum domingense has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and an umbel of five to twelve flowers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Pedinopetalum domingense can be done through seed sowing or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Pedinopetalum domingense
Pedinopetalum domingense is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, sandy soils.
Pedinopetalum domingense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pedinopetalum domingense?
Pedinopetalum domingense
What are the common names of Pedinopetalum domingense?
Domingo Palm
What is the natural habitat of Pedinopetalum domingense?
Pedinopetalum domingense is native to the Dominican Republic
Species in the Pedinopetalum genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,