Siphanthera dawsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dawsonii
ID:
1278612
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wurdack
Source:
tro
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Los Angeles County Mus. Contr. Sci. n.° 28: 8, fig. 1Aa-e (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277950
Common Names
- Siphanthera dawsonii
- Siphanthera
- Dawsonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Siphanthera dawsonii (also called Dawson's Siphanthera, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and produces small white flowers in the summer. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Siphanthera dawsonii is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Siphanthera dawsonii is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Siphanthera dawsonii is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in autumn or early spring. The plants should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every month during the growing season.
Where to Find Siphanthera dawsonii
Siphanthera dawsonii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Siphanthera dawsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Siphanthera dawsonii?
Siphanthera dawsonii
What is the common name of Siphanthera dawsonii?
Dawson's Siphanthera
What is the natural habitat of Siphanthera dawsonii?
Tropical forests
Species in the Siphanthera genus
Siphanthera ramosissima, Siphanthera vaupesana, Siphanthera villosa, Siphanthera todziae, Siphanthera wurdackii, Siphanthera miqueliana, Siphanthera gracillima, Siphanthera cordifolia, Siphanthera hostmannii, Siphanthera arenaria, Siphanthera robusta, Siphanthera duidae, Siphanthera cowanii, Siphanthera fasciculata, Siphanthera subtilis, Siphanthera foliosa, Siphanthera cordata, Siphanthera dawsonii, Siphanthera paludosa, Siphanthera capillaris, Siphanthera glazioviana, Siphanthera microphylla, Siphanthera pratensis,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50296438: Based on the initial data import
John Julius Wurdack (1921-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wurdack' in the authors string.