Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Chaowasku
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 168: 78 (2012 publ. 2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332167
Common Names
- Dendrokingstonia acuminata
- Acuminata Dendrokingstonia
- Acuminata
Description
Dendrokingstonia acuminata (also called Acuminate Dendrokingstonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny locations.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrokingstonia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrokingstonia acuminata is yellow and bell-shaped, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrokingstonia acuminata is a small evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are well-rooted.
Where to Find Dendrokingstonia acuminata
Dendrokingstonia acuminata can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.
Dendrokingstonia acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrokingstonia acuminata?
Dendrokingstonia acuminata
What is the common name of Dendrokingstonia acuminata?
Acuminate Dendrokingstonia
Where is Dendrokingstonia acuminata native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Dendrokingstonia genus
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.