Status:
valid
Authors:
Ledeb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 1: 175 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654123
Common Names
- Dontostemon dentatus
- Dentate Dontostemon
- Dentate Dontostemon Plant
Synonyms
- Sisymbrium sieversianum Redowsk. ex DC. [unknown]
- Andreoskia dentata Bunge [unknown]
- Dontostemon dentatus glandulosus Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
- Dontostemon dentatus pilosus Kitag. [unknown]
- Dontostemon oblongifolius Ledeb. [unknown]
- Hesperidopsis dentatus Kuntze [unknown]
- Hesperidopsis oblongifolius Kuntze [unknown]
- Dontostemon dentatus dentatus [unknown]
Description
Dontostemon dentatus (also called Toothed Dontostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and is topped with a single flower head. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dontostemon dentatus is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dontostemon dentatus is a white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dontostemon dentatus: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Dontostemon dentatus
Dontostemon dentatus can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Dontostemon dentatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dontostemon dentatus?
Dontostemon dentatus
What is the common name of Dontostemon dentatus?
Toothed Don'ts-Stem
What is the natural habitat of Dontostemon dentatus?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Species in the Dontostemon genus
Dontostemon crassifolius,
Dontostemon dentatus,
Dontostemon elegans,
Dontostemon glandulosus,
Dontostemon hispidus,
Dontostemon integrifolius,
Dontostemon intermedius,
Dontostemon micranthus,
Dontostemon perennis,
Dontostemon pinnatifidus,
Dontostemon senilis,
Dontostemon gubanovii,
Dontostemon integrifolius,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,