Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dusén ex Cabrera) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 66 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054241
Common Names
- Catarinense Dendrophorbium
- Dendrophorbium catharinense
- Catarinense Dendrophorbium
Synonyms
- Senecio catharinensis Dusén [unknown]
Description
Dendrophorbium catharinense (also called Santa Catarina dendrophorbium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Brazil. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophorbium catharinense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophorbium catharinense is a white or yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophorbium catharinense can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed outdoors. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Dendrophorbium catharinense
Dendrophorbium catharinense is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Dendrophorbium catharinense FAQ
What are the optimal growing conditions for Dendrophorbium catharinense?
Dendrophorbium catharinense prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. It is best grown in well-draining soil that is kept consistently moist.
What type of fertilizer should be used for Dendrophorbium catharinense?
A balanced fertilizer should be used for Dendrophorbium catharinense, such as a 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. It should be applied at half strength every two weeks during the growing season.
How often should Dendrophorbium catharinense be watered?
Dendrophorbium catharinense should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. It is best to water deeply and less frequently, rather than lightly and more often.
Species in the Dendrophorbium genus
Dendrophorbium pluricephalum,
Dendrophorbium glaziovii,
Dendrophorbium solisii,
Dendrophorbium archeri,
Dendrophorbium longilinguae,
Dendrophorbium cabrerae,
Dendrophorbium glaziovii,
Dendrophorbium barkleyanum,
Dendrophorbium biacuminatum,
Dendrophorbium buchtienii,
Dendrophorbium multinerve,
Dendrophorbium scytophyllum,
Dendrophorbium fruticosum,
Dendrophorbium buchtienii,
Dendrophorbium lucidum,
Dendrophorbium favillosum,
Dendrophorbium ingens,
Dendrophorbium fruticosum,
Dendrophorbium vanillodorum,
Dendrophorbium arboluco,
Dendrophorbium coroicense,
Dendrophorbium peregrinum,
Dendrophorbium dolichodoryium,
Dendrophorbium balsapampae,
Dendrophorbium brachycodon,
Dendrophorbium restingae,
Dendrophorbium gesnerifolium,
Dendrophorbium tipocochense,
Dendrophorbium curvidens,
Dendrophorbium vargasii,
Dendrophorbium bomanii,
Dendrophorbium zongoense,
Dendrophorbium paranense,
Dendrophorbium subnemorale,
Dendrophorbium biserrifolium,
Dendrophorbium catharinense,
Dendrophorbium ayopayense,
Dendrophorbium acuminatissimum,
Dendrophorbium trigynum,
Dendrophorbium chingualense,
Dendrophorbium lloense,
Dendrophorbium pururu,
Dendrophorbium storkii,
Dendrophorbium moscopanum,
Dendrophorbium argutidentatum,
Dendrophorbium sotarense,
Dendrophorbium chaenocephalum,
Dendrophorbium toreadoris,
Dendrophorbium amplexicaule,
Dendrophorbium fastigiaticephalum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,