Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.F.Blake) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 325 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332071
Common Names
- Dendroviguiera adenophylla
- Adenophylla Dendroviguiera
- Adenophylla's Dendroviguiera
Description
Dendroviguiera adenophylla (also called Dendroviguiera adenophylla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Mexico. This species is found in open, disturbed areas and grasslands at elevations of 1,200–2,400 m.
Uses & Benefits
Dendroviguiera adenophylla is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendroviguiera adenophylla is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendroviguiera adenophylla is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry, rocky areas. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they are established.
Where to Find Dendroviguiera adenophylla
Dendroviguiera adenophylla is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero and Oaxaca.
Dendroviguiera adenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendroviguiera adenophylla?
Dendroviguiera adenophylla
What is the common name of Dendroviguiera adenophylla?
Adenophyllous Dendroviguiera
How much light does Dendroviguiera adenophylla need?
Full sun to partial shade
Species in the Dendroviguiera genus
Dendroviguiera eriophora,
Dendroviguiera sylvatica,
Dendroviguiera adenophylla,
Dendroviguiera guerrerana,
Dendroviguiera insignis,
Dendroviguiera mirandae,
Dendroviguiera neocronquistii,
Dendroviguiera oaxacana,
Dendroviguiera pringlei,
Dendroviguiera puruana,
Dendroviguiera quinqueradiata,
Dendroviguiera sharpii,
Dendroviguiera sphaerocephala,
Dendroviguiera splendens,
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,