Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
saundersii
ID:
642412

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolus

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 20: t. 1940 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641744



Common Names

  • Saundersii Dermatobotrys
  • Saundersii Velvet Plant
  • Saundersii Velvet-Leaf


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Description

Dermatobotrys saundersii (also called 'Saunders' Dermatobotrys', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical Africa and Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dermatobotrys saundersii is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dermatobotrys saundersii 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

Dermatobotrys saundersii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done in spring or summer by burying a low-growing branch in the soil and keeping it moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Dermatobotrys saundersii

Dermatobotrys saundersii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon.

Dermatobotrys saundersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dermatobotrys saundersii?

Dermatobotrys saundersii

What is the family of Dermatobotrys saundersii?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Dermatobotrys saundersii?

Saunders' Dermatobotrys

Species in the Dermatobotrys genus

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801879-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].