Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 65: 739 (1978 publ. 1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641451
Common Names
- Dendrophthora Panamensis
- Panamanian Dendrophthora
- Panamanian Leafy Gall
Description
Dendrophthora palaeformis (also called Pale-Formed Bladderpod, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with thick, leathery leaves. It is native to the southeastern United States and prefers wet, sandy soils in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophthora panamensis is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophthora panamensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophthora panamensis is a perennial succulent plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring and rooting them in a sandy soil mix. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in a sandy soil mix in the spring. The seeds should be kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Dendrophthora panamensis
Dendrophthora panamensis is native to Central America and can be found in Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras.
Dendrophthora panamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophthora panamensis?
Dendrophthora panamensis
What is the common name of Dendrophthora panamensis?
N/A
What is the natural habitat of Dendrophthora panamensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Dendrophthora genus
Dendrophthora albescens,
Dendrophthora amalfiensis,
Dendrophthora ambigua,
Dendrophthora arcuata,
Dendrophthora argentea,
Dendrophthora avenia,
Dendrophthora bermejae,
Dendrophthora bonaniae,
Dendrophthora brachylepis,
Dendrophthora brachystachya,
Dendrophthora bulbifera,
Dendrophthora buxifolia,
Dendrophthora capillaris,
Dendrophthora capitellata,
Dendrophthora carnosa,
Dendrophthora chrysostachya,
Dendrophthora clavata,
Dendrophthora confertiflora,
Dendrophthora constricta,
Dendrophthora corynarthron,
Dendrophthora costaricensis,
Dendrophthora crispula,
Dendrophthora cubensis,
Dendrophthora cuneifolia,
Dendrophthora cupressoides,
Dendrophthora cupulata,
Dendrophthora dalstroemii,
Dendrophthora davidsei,
Dendrophthora decipiens,
Dendrophthora densifolia,
Dendrophthora densifrons,
Dendrophthora diffusa,
Dendrophthora dimorpha,
Dendrophthora dittae,
Dendrophthora dodsonii,
Dendrophthora domingensis,
Dendrophthora eichleriana,
Dendrophthora elegantissima,
Dendrophthora elliptica,
Dendrophthora enckeifolia,
Dendrophthora epiviscum,
Dendrophthora equisetoides,
Dendrophthora excisa,
Dendrophthora fanshawei,
Dendrophthora fasciculata,
Dendrophthora fastigiata,
Dendrophthora fendleriana,
Dendrophthora ferruginea,
Dendrophthora filiformis,
Dendrophthora flagelliformis,
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
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.