Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
psilurus
ID:
655273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 71 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654605



Common Names

  • Psilurus Dorstenia
  • Psilurus Fig
  • Psilurus Elephant Fig


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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia bicornis Schweinf. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia gilletii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia klaineana Pierre ex Heckel & Schlagd. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia klainei Heckel [unknown]
  • Dorstenia lukafuensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia massonii Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia psiluroides Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia psilurus scabra Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia scabra Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia stolzii Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia tenuifolia Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia psilurus psilurus [unknown]
  • Dorstenia bicornis Schweinfurth [deprecated]
  • Dorstenia psiluroides subintegra Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia psilurus subintegrifolia De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia psilurus brevicaudata Rendle [unknown]
  • Dorstenia psilurus compacta De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia scabra denticulata Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia scabra longicaudata Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia scabra subintegrifolia (De Wild.) Rendle [unknown]

Description

Dorstenia psilurus (also called Psilurus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are ovate and have a velvety texture. It is found in dry forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dorstenia psilurus for. subintegrifolia De Wild.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia psilurus has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The flowers are borne on a short, thin stalk. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia psilurus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dorstenia psilurus

Dorstenia psilurus is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Dorstenia psilurus FAQ

What are the common names of Dorstenia psilurus?

It is commonly known as Smooth Fig or Smooth Figwort.

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia psilurus?

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

What is the flower color of Dorstenia psilurus?

The flowers of Dorstenia psilurus 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