Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
laevis
ID:
1411126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pilg.) Byng & Christenh.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 0.266666667. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423591





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Description

Dendromyza laevis (also called Smooth Root-knot Nematode, among many other common names) is a microscopic organism native to East Asia. It has a small, round body and a single tail that is curved like a hook. The body is covered in a protective coating and is capable of burrowing into plant roots. It is found in moist, tropical soils.

Uses & Benefits

Dendromyza laevis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendromyza laevis has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendromyza laevis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Dendromyza laevis

Dendromyza laevis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Dendromyza laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendromyza laevis?

Dendromyza laevis

What is the common name of Dendromyza laevis?

Dendromyza

What type of plant is Dendromyza laevis?

Herb

Species in the Santalaceae family

Acanthosyris annonagustata, Acanthosyris asipapote, Acanthosyris falcata, Acanthosyris glabrata, Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii, Acanthosyris spinescens, Amphorogyne celastroides, Amphorogyne spicata, Amphorogyne staufferi, Anthobolus erythrocaulis, Anthobolus filifolius, Anthobolus foveolatus, Anthobolus leptomeroides, Antidaphne amazonensis, Antidaphne andina, Antidaphne antidaphneoides, Antidaphne glaziovii, Antidaphne hondurensis, Antidaphne punctulata, Antidaphne schottii, Antidaphne viscoidea, Antidaphne wrightii, Arceuthobium abietinum, Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae, Arceuthobium americanum, Arceuthobium apachecum, Arceuthobium azoricum, Arceuthobium bicarinatum, Arceuthobium blumeri, Arceuthobium californicum, Arceuthobium campylopodum, Arceuthobium chinense, Arceuthobium cyanocarpum, Arceuthobium divaricatum, Arceuthobium douglasii, Arceuthobium gillii, Arceuthobium globosum, Arceuthobium guatemalense, Arceuthobium hondurense, Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae, Arceuthobium littorum, Arceuthobium microcarpum, Arceuthobium minutissimum, Arceuthobium monticola, Arceuthobium nigrum, Arceuthobium occidentale, Arceuthobium oxycedri, Arceuthobium pendens, Arceuthobium pini, Arceuthobium pusillum,

References

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.