Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1319713

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

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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.

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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 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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Tanawat Chaowasku: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chaowasku' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116813-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.