Dendrothrix wurdackii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
942464
Status:
valid
Authors:
Esser
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Novon 3: 248 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941802
Common Names
- Wurdack's Dendrothrix
- Wurdack's Dendrothrix Tree
- Wurdack's Dendrothrix
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrothrix wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Dendrothrix, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and humid forests, and is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. The fruit is edible and has a sweet taste.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrothrix wurdackii is used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrothrix wurdackii has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrothrix wurdackii is a species of shrub in the Araliaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Dendrothrix wurdackii
Dendrothrix wurdackii can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Dendrothrix genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60229: Based on the initial data import
Hans-Joachim Esser (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esser' in the authors string.