Status:
valid
Authors:
Eichler
Source:
cmp
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 242 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000636804
Common Names
- Dactylaena pohliana
- Pohl's Dactylaena
- Pohl's Dactylaena Tree
Description
Dactylaena pohliana (also called Pohl's 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 pohliana 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 pohliana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dactylaena pohliana 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 pohliana
Dactylaena pohliana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Dactylaena pohliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylaena pohliana?
Dactylaena pohliana
What is the natural habitat of Dactylaena pohliana?
Dry grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands
What are the common names of Dactylaena pohliana?
Pohl's False Dandelion
Species in the Dactylaena genus
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,