Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
werffii
ID:
747045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 61: 152 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746378



Common Names

  • Werffs Dendrophthora
  • Werffs Dendrophthora Tree
  • Werffs Dendrophthorawood


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Description

Dendrophthora werffii (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophthora werffii is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrophthora werffii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophthora werffii is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but the seedlings will not flower until the fourth year.

Where to Find Dendrophthora werffii

Dendrophthora werffii is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Dendrophthora werffii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrophthora werffii?

Dendrophthora werffii

What is the common name of Dendrophthora werffii?

Werffii

What is the natural habitat of Dendrophthora werffii?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South East Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899650: Based on the initial data import
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.