Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
deniseae
ID:
1277390

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.A.Rodrigues

Source:
tro

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 12: 297 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001276728

Common Names

  • Deniseae Vantanea
  • Denise's Vantanea
  • Vantanea deniseae

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Description

Vantanea deniseae (also called Denise's Vantanea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Vantanea deniseae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its ability to thrive in shady areas. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vantanea deniseae is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vantanea deniseae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Vantanea deniseae

Vantanea deniseae can be found in wetland areas in South America.

Vantanea deniseae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vantanea deniseae?

Vantanea deniseae

What is the common name of Vantanea deniseae?

Denise's Vantanea

What is the natural habitat of Vantanea deniseae?

Moist areas

Species in the Humiriaceae family

Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,

References