Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acangatara
ID:
1305058

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.D.M.Vianna, Al.Santos, A.F.P.Machado, Mansano & Romaniuc

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 118: 30 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317512



Common Names

  • Dorstenia acangatara
  • Acangatara Dorstenia
  • Acangatara Figwort


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Description

Dorstenia acangatara (also called Acangatara Dorstenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. It is native to Brazil. It grows in wet forests, and is found in the Atlantic Forest.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia acangatara is a popular ornamental plant that is often used as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and can be used to bring a touch of greenery to any space. It is also known to be a good air purifier, as it can help to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia acangatara has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia acangatara can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dorstenia acangatara

Dorstenia acangatara is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Dorstenia acangatara FAQ

What is the common name of Dorstenia acangatara?

Acangatara

What is the growth habit of Dorstenia acangatara?

It is a small herbaceous plant.

What is the flower color of Dorstenia acangatara?

The flowers are yellow.

Species in the Dorstenia genus

Dorstenia caatingae, Dorstenia lavrani, Dorstenia africana, Dorstenia afromontana, Dorstenia albertii, Dorstenia annua, Dorstenia appendiculata, Dorstenia arifolia, Dorstenia aristeguietae, Dorstenia astyanactis, Dorstenia bahiensis, Dorstenia barnimiana, Dorstenia barteri, Dorstenia belizensis, Dorstenia benguellensis, Dorstenia bergiana, Dorstenia bicaudata, Dorstenia bonijesu, Dorstenia bowmanniana, Dorstenia brasiliensis, Dorstenia brevipetiolata, Dorstenia brownii, Dorstenia buchananii, Dorstenia caimitensis, Dorstenia carautae, Dorstenia cayapia, Dorstenia choconiana, Dorstenia ciliata, Dorstenia colombiana, Dorstenia conceptionis, Dorstenia contensis, Dorstenia contrajerva, Dorstenia convexa, Dorstenia crenulata, Dorstenia cuspidata, Dorstenia dinklagei, Dorstenia dionga, Dorstenia djettii, Dorstenia dorstenioides, Dorstenia drakena, Dorstenia elata, Dorstenia ellenbeckiana, Dorstenia elliptica, Dorstenia embergeri, Dorstenia erythrantha, Dorstenia excentrica, Dorstenia fawcettii, Dorstenia flagellifera, Dorstenia foetida, Dorstenia gigas,

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References

Vidal de Freitas Mansano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mansano' in the authors string.
M.D.M. Vianna Filho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.D.M.Vianna' in the authors string.
Sergio Romaniuc Neto (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romaniuc' in the authors string.
Anderson Ferreira Pinto Machado (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.P.Machado' in the authors string.
Alessandra Monteiro de Oliveira Santos (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al.Santos' in the authors string.