Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 92: 52 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749165
Common Names
- Dendropemon fuscus
- Fuscous Dendropemon
- Fuscous Tree
Description
Dendropemon fuscus (also called Fuscous Dendropemon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dendropemon fuscus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendropemon fuscus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendropemon fuscus is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Dendropemon fuscus
Dendropemon fuscus is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Dendropemon fuscus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendropemon fuscus?
Dendropemon fuscus
What is the common name of Dendropemon fuscus?
Brown Dendropemon
What is the natural habitat of Dendropemon fuscus?
Rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest
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
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.