Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Abh. Königl. Ges. Wiss. Göttingen 24: 17 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636803
Common Names
- Dactylaena pauciflora
- Few-flowered Dactylaena
- Few-flowered Dactylaena Tree
Description
Dactylaena pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dactylaena pauciflora 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dactylaena pauciflora 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 pauciflora
Dactylaena pauciflora can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Dactylaena pauciflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylaena pauciflora?
Dactylaena pauciflora
What is the natural habitat of Dactylaena pauciflora?
Dry grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands
What are the common names of Dactylaena pauciflora?
Few-flowered False Dandelion
Species in the Dactylaena genus
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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,