Status:
valid
Authors:
Daly
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 66: 307 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342751
Common Names
- Dacryodes patrona
- Patrona Dacryodes
- Patrona
Description
Dacryodes patrona (also called Patron's Dacryodes, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It typically grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 2,000-3,000m. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Dacryodes patrona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dacryodes patrona is white with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and long.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dacryodes patrona is a small evergreen tree that is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dacryodes patrona
Dacryodes patrona is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes at elevations up to 2,000 m.
Dacryodes patrona FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dacryodes patrona?
Dacryodes patrona
What is the common name of Dacryodes patrona?
Patron's Dacryodes
Where is Dacryodes patrona found?
Dacryodes patrona is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Dacryodes genus
Dacryodes acutipyrena,
Dacryodes belemensis,
Dacryodes breviracemosa,
Dacryodes chimantensis,
Dacryodes colombiana,
Dacryodes costanensis,
Dacryodes costata,
Dacryodes crassipes,
Dacryodes cupularis,
Dacryodes cuspidata,
Dacryodes dungii,
Dacryodes edilsonii,
Dacryodes elmeri,
Dacryodes excelsa,
Dacryodes expansa,
Dacryodes glabra,
Dacryodes granatensis,
Dacryodes incurvata,
Dacryodes kingii,
Dacryodes kostermansii,
Dacryodes kukachkana,
Dacryodes laxa,
Dacryodes longifolia,
Dacryodes macrocarpa,
Dacryodes microcarpa,
Dacryodes multijuga,
Dacryodes negrensis,
Dacryodes nervosa,
Dacryodes nitens,
Dacryodes occidentalis,
Dacryodes olivifera,
Dacryodes papuana,
Dacryodes paraensis,
Dacryodes patentinervia,
Dacryodes peruviana,
Dacryodes puberula,
Dacryodes roraimensis,
Dacryodes rostrata,
Dacryodes rubiginosa,
Dacryodes rugosa,
Dacryodes sclerophylla,
Dacryodes steyermarkii,
Dacryodes hopkinsii,
Dacryodes uruts-kunchae,
Dacryodes patrona,
Dacryodes amplectans,
Dacryodes epimedia,
Dacryodes frangens,
Dacryodes hydriflora,
Dacryodes maguipensis,
Species in the Burseraceae family
Ambilobea madagascariensis,
Aucoumea klaineana,
Beiselia mexicana,
Boswellia globosa,
Boswellia ameero,
Boswellia bullata,
Boswellia carteri,
Boswellia dalzielii,
Boswellia dioscoridis,
Boswellia elongata,
Boswellia frereana,
Boswellia microphylla,
Boswellia nana,
Boswellia neglecta,
Boswellia ogadensis,
Boswellia ovalifoliolata,
Boswellia papyrifera,
Boswellia pirottae,
Boswellia popoviana,
Boswellia rivae,
Boswellia sacra,
Boswellia serrata,
Boswellia socotrana,
Bursera roseana,
Bursera silviae,
Bursera toledoana,
Bursera altijuga,
Bursera amplifolia,
Bursera angustata,
Bursera aptera,
Bursera arida,
Bursera ariensis,
Bursera aromatica,
Bursera aspleniifolia,
Bursera attenuata,
Bursera bicolor,
Bursera biflora,
Bursera bipinnata,
Bursera bolivarii,
Bursera bonetii,
Bursera brunea,
Bursera cerasifolia,
Bursera chemapodicta,
Bursera cinerea,
Bursera citronella,
Bursera collina,
Bursera confusa,
Bursera copallifera,
Bursera coyucensis,
Bursera crenata,