Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thoms. ex A.DC.) A.N.Henry & B.Roy
Source:
cmp
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10: 276 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641549
Common Names
- Dendrotrophe granulata
- Granulata Dendrotrophe
- Granulata Dendrotrophe
Synonyms
- Dufrenoya granulata (Hook.f. & Thoms. ex A.DC.) Starffer [unknown]
- Hylomyza granulata (A.DC.) Danser [unknown]
- Henslowia granulata Hook.f. & Thomson ex A.DC. [unknown]
- Henslowia granulata sikkimensis A.DC. [unknown]
Description
Dendrotrophe granulata (also called 'Granular Dendrotrophe', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, succulent plant native to South Africa. It has small, round leaves and grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils. It is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrotrophe granulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrotrophe granulata 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrotrophe granulata 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 granulata
Dendrotrophe granulata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Dendrotrophe granulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrotrophe granulata?
Dendrotrophe granulata
What is the common name of Dendrotrophe granulata?
Granulata
What is the natural habitat of Dendrotrophe granulata?
Tropical forests
Species in the Dendrotrophe genus
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
Bela Roy (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Roy' in the authors string.