Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
horwoodii
ID:
1333764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rzepecky

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 88: 68 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346218



Common Names

  • Dorstenia horwoodii
  • Horwoodii Dorstenia
  • Horwoodii Plant


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Description

Dorstenia horwoodii (also called Horwood's Fig, among many other common names) is a species of Dorstenia native to the Philippines. It is a small, shrubby plant with thick, fleshy stems and small, ovate leaves. It is typically found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia horwoodii is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia horwoodii has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia horwoodii is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in well-draining soil. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Dorstenia horwoodii

Dorstenia horwoodii is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Dorstenia horwoodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dorstenia horwoodii?

Dorstenia horwoodii

What are the common names of Dorstenia horwoodii?

Horwood's dorstenia

Where is Dorstenia horwoodii native to?

Madagascar

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

Alain Rzepecky: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzepecky' in the authors string.