Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
amorpha
ID:
642209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stauffer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 114: 53 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641541



Common Names

  • Dendrotrophe amorpha
  • Amorpha Dendrotrophe
  • Amorpha Dendrotrophe


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Description

Dendrophthora nodosa (also called 'Pebble Plant', among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub native to South Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern, and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in arid regions and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrotrophe amorpha is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrotrophe amorpha has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrotrophe amorpha is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Dendrotrophe amorpha

Dendrotrophe amorpha can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Dendrotrophe amorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrotrophe amorpha?

Dendrotrophe amorpha

What is the common name of Dendrotrophe amorpha?

Amorpha

What is the natural habitat of Dendrotrophe amorpha?

Tropical forests

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,

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