Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stellaris
ID:
1305049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al.Santos & Romaniuc

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 12: 48 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317503



Common Names

  • Dorstenia stellaris
  • Stellaris Dorstenia
  • Stellaris Figwort


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Description

Dorstenia stellaris (also called Star-Shaped 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 stellaris 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 stellaris has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia stellaris can be propagated by division or by seeds. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller pieces, each with at least one leaf and one stem. The pieces should then be planted in moist, well-draining soil. When propagating by seeds, the seeds should be sown on moist, well-draining soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks.

Where to Find Dorstenia stellaris

Dorstenia stellaris is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Dorstenia stellaris FAQ

What is the common name of Dorstenia stellaris?

Star-shaped dorstenia

What is the growth habit of Dorstenia stellaris?

It is a small herbaceous plant.

What is the flower color of Dorstenia stellaris?

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

Sergio Romaniuc Neto (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romaniuc' in the authors string.
Alessandra Monteiro de Oliveira Santos (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al.Santos' in the authors string.