Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
philippense
ID:
1230687

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Schltr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 259 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230025



Common Names

  • Dorcoceras philippense
  • Philippine Dorcoceras
  • Philippine Dorcoceras Tree


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Description

Dorcoceras philippense (also called Philippine dorcoceras, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Philippines. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dorcoceras philippense is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorcoceras philippense has white flowers with yellow stamens and a single seed per seedpod. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small leaves.

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Where to Find Dorcoceras philippense

Dorcoceras philippense can be found in the Philippines.

Dorcoceras philippense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dorcoceras philippense?

Dorcoceras philippense

What is the common name of Dorcoceras philippense?

Philippense Dorcoceras

Where is Dorcoceras philippense found?

It is native to the mountains of the Philippines

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:380669-1: Based on the initial data import