Dendropemon polycarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polycarpus
ID:
749821
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 92: 79 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749154
Common Names
- Dendropemon polycarpus
- Polycarp Dendropemon
- Polycarp Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendropemon polycarpus (also called Polycarpus 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 polycarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendropemon polycarpus has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendropemon polycarpus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil. Once established, Dendropemon polycarpus requires minimal care and can tolerate dry conditions.
Where to Find Dendropemon polycarpus
Dendropemon polycarpus is native to tropical Africa. It is found in lowland rainforests, typically in moist, shady areas.
Dendropemon polycarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendropemon polycarpus?
Dendropemon polycarpus
What is the common name of Dendropemon polycarpus?
Many-fruited Hook-sedge
Where is Dendropemon polycarpus found?
Dendropemon polycarpus 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:77111094-1: Based on the initial data import