Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
buchneri
ID:
831908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Prance & Sothers

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 57: 995 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831243



Common Names

  • Dactyladenia buchneri
  • Buchner's Dactyladenia
  • Buchner Dactyladenia


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Description

Dactyladenia buchneri (also called 'Buchner's Dactyladenia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, Campanulaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Hawaiian Islands, where it is found in wet forests and bogs. It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

Uses & Benefits

Dactyladenia buchneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dactyladenia buchneri are small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactyladenia buchneri can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into small sections and planted in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Dactyladenia buchneri

Dactyladenia buchneri can be found in Nigeria.

Dactyladenia buchneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactyladenia buchneri?

Dactyladenia buchneri

What is the common name of Dactyladenia buchneri?

Buchneri

Where is Dactyladenia buchneri native to?

Africa

Species in the Chrysobalanaceae family

Acioa edulis, Acioa guianensis, Acioa schultesii, Acioa somnolens, Acioa longipendula, Acioa dolichopoda, Afrolicania elaeosperma, Angelesia splendens, Angelesia fusicarpa, Angelesia palawanensis, Atuna cordata, Atuna elliptica, Atuna excelsa, Atuna indica, Atuna latifrons, Atuna nannodes, Atuna penangiana, Atuna travancorica, Bafodeya benna, Chrysobalanus cuspidatus, Chrysobalanus icaco, Chrysobalanus prancei, Couepia belemii, Couepia bernardii, Couepia bondarii, Couepia bracteosa, Couepia canomensis, Couepia carautae, Couepia caryophylloides, Couepia cataractae, Couepia chrysocalyx, Couepia cidiana, Couepia coarctata, Couepia comosa, Couepia eriantha, Couepia excelsa, Couepia exflexa, Couepia froesii, Couepia glabra, Couepia grandiflora, Couepia guianensis, Couepia habrantha, Couepia hondurasensis, Couepia impressa, Couepia insignis, Couepia joaquinae, Couepia krukovii, Couepia latifolia, Couepia leitaofilhoi, Couepia longipetiolata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368507: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Ghillean Prance (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prance' in the authors string.
Cynthia Sothers (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sothers' in the authors string.