Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
945792

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 343 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945130



Common Names

  • Dodecastigma amazonicum
  • Amazon Dodecastigma
  • Amazon Dodecastigma


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Description

Dodecastigma amazonicum (also called Amazon Dodecastigma, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It grows in open areas, such as in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Dodecastigma amazonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, asthma, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dodecastigma amazonicum has white flowers with yellow centres. The flowers are borne on a single stem and have a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dodecastigma amazonicum can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Dodecastigma amazonicum

Dodecastigma amazonicum is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in the lowland areas of the region.

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-63538: Based on the initial data import
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.