Status:
valid
Authors:
(Holttum & H.St.John) Callm. & Buerki
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 112: 58 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329676
Common Names
- Benstonea
- Dumetorum
- Benstonea Dumetorum
Description
Benstonea dumetorum (also called Benstonea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, oblong-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Benstonea dumetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and is known for its drought tolerance.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Benstonea dumetorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Benstonea dumetorum is a fast-growing, perennial aquatic plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels and can be grown in water up to 6 inches deep.
Where to Find Benstonea dumetorum
Benstonea dumetorum can be found in South America.
Benstonea dumetorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Benstonea dumetorum?
Benstonea dumetorum
What is the common name of Benstonea dumetorum?
Dumetorum Benstonea
What type of plant is Benstonea dumetorum?
Aquatic plant
Species in the Benstonea genus
Benstonea dumetorum,
Benstonea epiphytica,
Benstonea microglottis,
Benstonea ornithocephala,
Benstonea platystigma,
Benstonea saint-johnii,
Benstonea sobolifera,
Benstonea adinobotrys,
Benstonea affinis,
Benstonea alticola,
Benstonea ashtonii,
Benstonea atrocarpa,
Benstonea beccata,
Benstonea biplicata,
Benstonea brevistylis,
Benstonea brunigii,
Benstonea calcinacta,
Benstonea celebica,
Benstonea copelandii,
Benstonea ellipsoidea,
Benstonea elostigma,
Benstonea foetida,
Benstonea gibbsiana,
Benstonea glaucophylla,
Benstonea herbacea,
Benstonea humilis,
Benstonea inquilina,
Benstonea korthalsii,
Benstonea kurzii,
Benstonea lauterbachii,
Benstonea lepatophila,
Benstonea monticola,
Benstonea nana,
Benstonea pachyphylla,
Benstonea parva,
Benstonea pectinata,
Benstonea permicron,
Benstonea pilaris,
Benstonea pseudosyncarpa,
Benstonea pumila,
Benstonea rupestris,
Benstonea rustica,
Benstonea setistyla,
Benstonea stenocarpa,
Benstonea sylvatica,
Benstonea thomissophylla,
Benstonea thurstonii,
Benstonea thwaitesii,
Benstonea tunicata,
Benstonea undulifolia,
Species in the Pandanaceae family
Freycinetia abbreviata,
Freycinetia acicularis,
Freycinetia acuta,
Freycinetia acutifolia,
Freycinetia admiraltiensis,
Freycinetia amoena,
Freycinetia ancistrosperma,
Freycinetia andajensis,
Freycinetia angakumiana,
Freycinetia angulata,
Freycinetia angusta,
Freycinetia angustifolia,
Freycinetia angustissima,
Freycinetia apayaoensis,
Freycinetia apoensis,
Freycinetia arborea,
Freycinetia archboldiana,
Freycinetia arfakiana,
Freycinetia aruensis,
Freycinetia atocensis,
Freycinetia awaiarensis,
Freycinetia backeri,
Freycinetia banksii,
Freycinetia bassa,
Freycinetia baueriana,
Freycinetia beccarii,
Freycinetia bicolor,
Freycinetia biloba,
Freycinetia biroi,
Freycinetia bismarckensis,
Freycinetia boluboluensis,
Freycinetia bomberaiensis,
Freycinetia boninensis,
Freycinetia bornensis,
Freycinetia bosaviensis,
Freycinetia brachyclada,
Freycinetia brassii,
Freycinetia breviauriculata,
Freycinetia brevifolia,
Freycinetia brevipedunculata,
Freycinetia brevis,
Freycinetia bulusanensis,
Freycinetia candeliformis,
Freycinetia carnosa,
Freycinetia caudata,
Freycinetia celebica,
Freycinetia chartacea,
Freycinetia ciliaris,
Freycinetia coagmentata,
Freycinetia cochleatisperma,
References
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.