Dendropemon alatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alatus
ID:
641787
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 42: 170 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641119
Common Names
- Dendropemon alatus
- Alatus Dendropemon
- Dendropemon's Alatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Phthirusa alata Engl. [unknown]
Description
Dendropemon alatus (also called stinging tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Australia and New Guinea. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendropemon alatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendropemon alatus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with small, pointed leaves.
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Dendropemon alatus is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, moist soil.
Where to Find Dendropemon alatus
Dendropemon alatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Dendropemon alatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendropemon alatus?
Dendropemon alatus
What is the common name of Dendropemon alatus?
Alatus stinging tree
Where is Dendropemon alatus found?
It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands
Species in the Dendropemon genus
Dendropemon bistriata, Dendropemon acutifolius, Dendropemon alatus, Dendropemon bicolor, Dendropemon caribaeus, Dendropemon caymanensis, Dendropemon coloratus, Dendropemon confertiflorus, Dendropemon constantiae, Dendropemon emarginatus, Dendropemon hincheanus, Dendropemon laxiflorum, Dendropemon lepidotus, Dendropemon linearis, Dendropemon longipes, Dendropemon loranthoideus, Dendropemon parvifolius, Dendropemon pauciflorus, Dendropemon picardae, Dendropemon platypus, Dendropemon purpureus, Dendropemon pycnophyllus, Dendropemon rigidus, Dendropemon rostratus, Dendropemon spathulatus, Dendropemon oblanceolatus, Dendropemon polycarpus, Dendropemon fuscus, Dendropemon elegans, Dendropemon dimorphus, Dendropemon angustifolius, Dendropemon robustus, Dendropemon sintenisii,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2760805: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.