Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
dentata
ID:
1044248

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz & A.Cano

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 16: 275 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043586



Common Names

  • Englerocharis dentata
  • Toothed Englerocharis
  • Dentata Englerocharis


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Description

Englerocharis dentata (also called 'Toothed Englerocharis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and a toothed stem. It is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Englerocharis dentata is used for making furniture, tools, and other crafts. It is also used as a source of fuel and has medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Englerocharis dentata has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Englerocharis dentata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Englerocharis dentata

Englerocharis dentata is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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,

References

Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Asunción Cano (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cano' in the authors string.