Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuis
ID:
655347

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bonpl. ex Bureau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 17: 264 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654679



Common Names

  • Dorstenia tenuis
  • Dorstenia Tenuis
  • Tenuis Dorstenia


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Description

Dorstenia tenuis (also called Thin 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 tenuis is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia tenuis has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia tenuis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Dorstenia tenuis

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

Dorstenia tenuis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dorstenia tenuis?

Dorstenia tenuis

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia tenuis?

Dorstenia tenuis is native to tropical Africa.

What is the average height of Dorstenia tenuis?

Dorstenia tenuis typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet.

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-2775911: Based on the initial data import
Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.