Status:
valid
Authors:
(Greenm.) E.E.Schill. & Panero
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 167(3): 326 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332076
Common Names
- Dendroviguiera oaxacana
- Oaxacana Dendroviguiera
- Oaxacana's Dendroviguiera
Description
Dendroviguiera oaxacana (also called Dendroviguiera oaxacana, 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 oaxacana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendroviguiera oaxacana 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 oaxacana is an evergreen shrub that is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.
Where to Find Dendroviguiera oaxacana
Dendroviguiera oaxacana is native to Mexico and can be found in the state of Oaxaca.
Dendroviguiera oaxacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendroviguiera oaxacana?
Dendroviguiera oaxacana
What is the common name of Dendroviguiera oaxacana?
Oaxacan Dendroviguiera
How much light does Dendroviguiera oaxacana 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,