Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
milaneziana
ID:
655185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carauta, C.Valente & Sucre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bradea 1(48): 473. 1975

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654517



Common Names

  • Milaneziana Dorstenia
  • Milaneziana Fig
  • Milaneziana Elephant Fig


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Description

Dorstenia milaneziana (also called Milanezi's Fig, among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests, dry savannas and rocky outcrops. The leaves are simple, ovate or elliptic-ovate, and the flowers are yellowish-green.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia milaneziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dorstenia milaneziana is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia milaneziana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Dorstenia milaneziana

Dorstenia milaneziana is native to tropical Africa.

Dorstenia milaneziana FAQ

What are the common names of Dorstenia milaneziana?

It is commonly known as Milanez's Fig or Milanez's Figwort.

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia milaneziana?

It is native to dry, rocky slopes in the Canary Islands.

What is the flower color of Dorstenia milaneziana?

The flowers of Dorstenia milaneziana 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2775762: Based on the initial data import
Dimitri Sucre Benjamin (1936-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sucre' in the authors string.
Jorge Pedro Pereira Carauta (1930-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carauta' in the authors string.
Marie da Conceição Valente (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Valente' in the authors string.