Status:
valid
Authors:
(Triana & Planch.) Fryxell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 10: 277 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641515
Common Names
- Dendrosida oxypetala
- Oxypetala Dendrosida
- Oxypetala Dendrosida
Synonyms
- Abutilon oxypetalum Planch. & Linden [unknown]
Description
Dendrosida oxypetala (also called 'Sharp-petaled Dendrosida', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to South America. It has small, round leaves and grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrosida oxypetala is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrosida oxypetala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dendrosida oxypetala can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Dendrosida oxypetala
Dendrosida oxypetala can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Dendrosida oxypetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrosida oxypetala?
Dendrosida oxypetala
What is the common name of Dendrosida oxypetala?
Oxypetala
What is the natural habitat of Dendrosida oxypetala?
Tropical forests
Species in the Dendrosida genus
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Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,