Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
caymanensis
ID:
641796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Proctor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 35: 403 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641128



Common Names

  • Dendropemon caymanensis
  • Caymanensis Dendropemon
  • Dendropemon's Caymanensis


Searching for Dendropemon caymanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dendropemon caymanensis (also called stinging tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Cayman Islands. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropemon caymanensis 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 caymanensis 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.

Searching for Dendropemon caymanensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dendropemon caymanensis 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 caymanensis

Dendropemon caymanensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Dendropemon caymanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendropemon caymanensis?

Dendropemon caymanensis

What is the common name of Dendropemon caymanensis?

Caymanensis stinging tree

Where is Dendropemon caymanensis found?

It is found in the Cayman Islands

Species in the Dendropemon genus

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