Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosa
ID:
655283

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Desv.) Carauta, C.Valente & Sucre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Anais Soc. Bot. Brasil 23: 158 (1972 publ. 1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654615



Common Names

  • Dorstenia ramosa
  • Branched Dorstenia
  • Branched Dorstenia


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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia ceratosanthes G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia ficus Vell. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia multiformis ceratosanthes (Lodd.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia multiformis ficifolia Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia multiformis ramosa (Desv.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia ramosa ficus (Vell.) Carauta [unknown]
  • Dorstenia sychinium Steud. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia ceratosanthes integrifolia Wawra [unknown]
  • Dorstenia ceratosanthes riedeliana Fisch. ex Regel [unknown]
  • Dorstenia ceratosanthes triloba Regel [unknown]
  • Sychinium ramosum Desv. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia ramosa ramosa [unknown]

Description

Dorstenia ramosa (also called Ramosa, 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 ramosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dorstenia ramosa sub. dolichocaula (Pilg.) C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia ramosa 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 ramosa 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 ramosa

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

Dorstenia ramosa FAQ

What are the common names of Dorstenia ramosa?

It is commonly known as Branched Fig or Branched Figwort.

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia ramosa?

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

What is the flower color of Dorstenia ramosa?

The flowers of Dorstenia ramosa 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-2775854: Based on the initial data import
Nicaise Auguste Desvaux (1784-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desv.' in the authors string.
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.