Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Species:
microphylla
ID:
637470

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichler

Source:
cmp

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 241 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636802

Common Names

  • Dactylaena microphylla
  • Microphyllous Dactylaena
  • Microphyllous Dactylaena Tree

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Description

Dactylaena microphylla (also called Small-leaved Dactylaena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Burseraceae family. It is a medium-sized tree, typically reaching a height of 8–15 m (26–49 ft). It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dactylaena microphylla is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. The plant is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dactylaena microphylla are white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dactylaena microphylla is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is propagated from seed. The seeds are sown in a nursery bed and the seedlings are transplanted to the field when they are about one year old.

Where to Find Dactylaena microphylla

Dactylaena microphylla can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dactylaena microphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dactylaena microphylla?

Dactylaena microphylla

What is the natural habitat of Dactylaena microphylla?

Dry grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands

What are the common names of Dactylaena microphylla?

Small-leaved False Dandelion

Species in the Cleomaceae family

Cleome aculeata, Cleome affinis, Cleome africana, Cleome afrospina, Cleome albescens, Cleome aldenella, Cleome allamani, Cleome amblyocarpa, Cleome angustifolia, Cleome anomala, Cleome arabica, Cleome ariana, Cleome aspera, Cleome augustinensis, Cleome bojeri, Cleome boliviensis, Cleome bororensis, Cleome brachiata, Cleome brachycarpa, Cleome brachystyla, Cleome brasiliensis, Cleome brevipetiolata, Cleome briquetii, Cleome burttii, Cleome carnosa, Cleome chapalaensis, Cleome chelidonii, Cleome chilensis, Cleome chodatiana, Cleome chrysantha, Cleome circassica, Cleome cleomoides, Cleome coeruleo-rosea, Cleome coluteoides, Cleome conrathii, Cleome cordobensis, Cleome costaricensis, Cleome cremoloba, Cleome crenopetala, Cleome decipiens, Cleome dendroidea, Cleome densifolia, Cleome dichotoma, Cleome diffusa, Cleome dodecandra, Cleome dodecaphylla, Cleome drepanocarpa, Cleome droserifolia, Cleome dumosa, Cleome ecuadorica,

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