Dicerandra densiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
943417
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 12: 243 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942755
Common Names
- Dicerandra densiflora
- Densiflora Dicerandra
- Densiflora's Dicerandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicerandra densiflora (also called 'Threatened Balm', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Dicerandra densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicerandra densiflora has small, yellow, tubular flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicerandra densiflora is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Dicerandra densiflora
Dicerandra densiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Dicerandra genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61141: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.