Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
ekmanii
ID:
637467

Status:
valid

Authors:
Helwig

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 22A(10): 9 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636799



Common Names

  • Dactylaena ekmanii
  • Ekman's Dactylaena
  • Ekman's Dactylaena Tree


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Description

Dactylaena ekmanii (also called Ekman's Dactylaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching a height of 8–15 m (26–49 ft). It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylaena ekmanii is used as a food source, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dactylaena ekmanii are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylaena ekmanii is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated from seed. The seeds are sown in a nursery bed and the seedlings are transplanted to the field when they are about one year old.

Where to Find Dactylaena ekmanii

Dactylaena ekmanii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dactylaena ekmanii FAQ

What are the common names of Dactylaena ekmanii?

Ekman's Dactylaena

What is the native range of Dactylaena ekmanii?

Africa

What is the growth habit of Dactylaena ekmanii?

It is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height

Species in the Cleomaceae family

Cleome aculeata, Cleome affinis, Cleome africana, Cleome afrospina, Cleome albescens, Cleome aldenella, Cleome allamani, Cleome amblyocarpa, Cleome angustifolia, Cleome anomala, Cleome arabica, Cleome ariana, Cleome aspera, Cleome augustinensis, Cleome bojeri, Cleome boliviensis, Cleome bororensis, Cleome brachiata, Cleome brachycarpa, Cleome brachystyla, Cleome brasiliensis, Cleome brevipetiolata, Cleome briquetii, Cleome burttii, Cleome carnosa, Cleome chapalaensis, Cleome chelidonii, Cleome chilensis, Cleome chodatiana, Cleome chrysantha, Cleome circassica, Cleome cleomoides, Cleome coeruleo-rosea, Cleome coluteoides, Cleome conrathii, Cleome cordobensis, Cleome costaricensis, Cleome cremoloba, Cleome crenopetala, Cleome decipiens, Cleome dendroidea, Cleome densifolia, Cleome dichotoma, Cleome diffusa, Cleome dodecandra, Cleome dodecaphylla, Cleome drepanocarpa, Cleome droserifolia, Cleome dumosa, Cleome ecuadorica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2755192: Based on the initial data import
Burghard Helwig (d.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Helwig' in the authors string.