Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tenerum
ID:
654857

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Eb.Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 17: 538 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654189



Common Names

  • Dopatrium tenerum
  • Tenerum Dopatrium
  • Tenerum


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Description

Dopatrium tenerum (also called wild custard apple, wild pear, or wild peach, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has large, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in open woodlands and grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dopatrium tenerum is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dopatrium tenerum is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small, yellow-green plants with four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dopatrium tenerum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and dry soils.

Where to Find Dopatrium tenerum

Dopatrium tenerum can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Dopatrium tenerum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dopatrium tenerum?

Dopatrium tenerum

What are the common names of Dopatrium tenerum?

Tender Feathertop

What is the growth habit of Dopatrium tenerum?

It is an upright, tufted, perennial grass

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Eberhard Fischer (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eb.Fisch.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:999056-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].