Dendropemon oblanceolatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblanceolatus
ID:
749811
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 92: 66 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749144
Common Names
- Oblanceolatus Dendropemon
- Dendropemon oblanceolatus
- Dendropemon
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendropemon oblanceolatus (also called Oblanceolate 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 oblanceolatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendropemon oblanceolatus has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a short, pointed calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendropemon oblanceolatus is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America. It is propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Dendropemon oblanceolatus
Dendropemon oblanceolatus is native to tropical Africa. It is found in lowland rainforests, typically in moist, shady areas.
Dendropemon oblanceolatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendropemon oblanceolatus?
Dendropemon oblanceolatus
What is the common name of Dendropemon oblanceolatus?
Oblanceolate Hook-sedge
Where is Dendropemon oblanceolatus found?
Dendropemon oblanceolatus is found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman 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
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77111093-1: Based on the initial data import