Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Species:
dentatus
ID:
654128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 15: 286 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000653460



Common Names

  • Dentatus Doliocarpus
  • Doliocarpus Dentatus
  • Doliocarpus Bean


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Synonyms

  • Tetracera tomentosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Tigarea dentata Aubl. [unknown]
  • Curatella glaziovii Gilg [unknown]
  • Delima dasyphylla Miq. [unknown]
  • Delima dasyphylla angustifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Delima oaxacana Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Delima tomentosa E.Mey. [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus congestiflorus (Triana) Gilg & Werderm. [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus oaxacanus Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus platystigma Pilg. [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus pubens Mart. [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus rolandri J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus semidentatus Garcke [unknown]
  • Curatella glazioviana Gilg [unknown]
  • Tetracera cuspidata G.Mey. [unknown]
  • Tetracera doliocarpus Willd. [unknown]
  • Doliocarpus dentatus dentatus [unknown]
  • Ricaurtea congestiflora Triana [unknown]

Description

Doliocarpus dentatus (also called toothed wild bean, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1m tall. It grows in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Doliocarpus dentatus is used as an ornamental plant, as a forage crop, and as a medicinal plant. Its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Doliocarpus dentatus sub. esmeraldae (Steyerm.) Kubitzki
Doliocarpus dentatus sub. ferrugineus (Rusby) Kubitzki
Doliocarpus dentatus sub. rufescens (Sleumer) Kubitzki
Doliocarpus dentatus sub. undulatus (Eichler) Kubitzki

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Doliocarpus dentatus is yellow in color and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Doliocarpus dentatus is a perennial climber that can be propagated by seed. It requires well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or summer. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be thinned out and transplanted into individual pots. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Doliocarpus dentatus

Doliocarpus dentatus can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

Doliocarpus dentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Doliocarpus dentatus?

Doliocarpus dentatus

What is the family of Doliocarpus dentatus?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Doliocarpus dentatus?

Toothed Doliocarpus

Species in the Doliocarpus genus

Doliocarpus leiophyllus, Doliocarpus paucinervis, Doliocarpus schultesianus, Doliocarpus triananus, Doliocarpus amazonicus, Doliocarpus aracaensis, Doliocarpus areolatus, Doliocarpus aureobaccatus, Doliocarpus brevipedicellatus, Doliocarpus carnevaliorum, Doliocarpus chocoensis, Doliocarpus dasyanthus, Doliocarpus dentatus, Doliocarpus dressleri, Doliocarpus elegans, Doliocarpus elliptifolius, Doliocarpus foreroi, Doliocarpus gentryi, Doliocarpus glomeratus, Doliocarpus gracilis, Doliocarpus grandiflorus, Doliocarpus guianensis, Doliocarpus herrerae, Doliocarpus hispidobaccatus, Doliocarpus hispidus, Doliocarpus humboldtianus, Doliocarpus kubitzkii, Doliocarpus lancifolius, Doliocarpus liesneri, Doliocarpus lombardii, Doliocarpus lopez-palacii, Doliocarpus macrocarpus, Doliocarpus magnificus, Doliocarpus major, Doliocarpus multiflorus, Doliocarpus nitidus, Doliocarpus novogranatensis, Doliocarpus olivaceus, Doliocarpus ortegae, Doliocarpus paraensis, Doliocarpus pipolyi, Doliocarpus prancei, Doliocarpus pruskii, Doliocarpus sagolianus, Doliocarpus savannarum, Doliocarpus schottianus, Doliocarpus sellowianus, Doliocarpus sessiliflorus, Doliocarpus spatulifolius, Doliocarpus spraguei,

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References