Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Chloranthales
Genus:
Species:
dombeyanum
ID:
1296159

Status:
valid

Authors:
Solms

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 482 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001295497



Common Names

  • Hedyosmum dombeyanum
  • Dombey's Hedyosmum
  • Dombey's Sea-purslane


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Description

Hedyosmum dombeyanum (also called 'Dombey Hedyosmum', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas, such as along cliffs and in mountain deserts.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyosmum dombeyanum has been used as a soil stabilizer, for ornamental purposes, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedyosmum dombeyanum is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Hedyosmum dombeyanum can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hedyosmum dombeyanum

Hedyosmum dombeyanum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Hedyosmum dombeyanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedyosmum dombeyanum?

Hedyosmum dombeyanum

What is the common name of Hedyosmum dombeyanum?

Dombey's Hedyosmum

What is the natural habitat of Hedyosmum dombeyanum?

It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows

Species in the Hedyosmum genus

Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari, Hedyosmum lechleri, Hedyosmum burgerianum, Hedyosmum correanum, Hedyosmum orientale, Hedyosmum grisebachii, Hedyosmum subintegrum, Hedyosmum nutans, Hedyosmum sprucei, Hedyosmum anisodorum, Hedyosmum spectabile, Hedyosmum angustifolium, Hedyosmum cumbalense, Hedyosmum cuatrecazanum, Hedyosmum luteynii, Hedyosmum peruvianum, Hedyosmum steinii, Hedyosmum strigosum, Hedyosmum pungens, Hedyosmum purpurascens, Hedyosmum uniflorum, Hedyosmum narinoense,

Species in the Chloranthaceae family

Ascarina coursii, Ascarina diffusa, Ascarina lucida, Ascarina maheshwarii, Ascarina marquesensis, Ascarina philippinensis, Ascarina polystachya, Ascarina rubricaulis, Ascarina solmsiana, Ascarina subfalcata, Ascarina subsessilis, Ascarina swamyana, Chloranthus angustifolius, Chloranthus anhuiensis, Chloranthus elatior, Chloranthus fortunei, Chloranthus henryi, Chloranthus holostegius, Chloranthus multistachys, Chloranthus nervosus, Chloranthus oldhamii, Chloranthus quadrifolius, Chloranthus serratus, Chloranthus sessilifolius, Chloranthus spicatus, Chloranthus tianmushanensis, Hedyosmum arborescens, Hedyosmum bonplandianum, Hedyosmum brasiliense, Hedyosmum brenesii, Hedyosmum costaricense, Hedyosmum crenatum, Hedyosmum gentryi, Hedyosmum goudotianum, Hedyosmum intermedium, Hedyosmum mexicanum, Hedyosmum neblinae, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum pseudoandromeda, Hedyosmum racemosum, Hedyosmum scaberrimum, Hedyosmum tepuiense, Hedyosmum translucidum, Hedyosmum colombianum, Hedyosmum dombeyanum, Hedyosmum domingense, Hedyosmum maximum, Hedyosmum parvifolium, Hedyosmum scabrum, Hedyosmum huascari,

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