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
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.
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 Vantanea genus
Vantanea minor,
Vantanea guianensis,
Vantanea parviflora,
Vantanea macrocarpa,
Vantanea obovata,
Vantanea paraensis,
Vantanea peruviana,
Vantanea occidentalis,
Vantanea depleta,
Vantanea barbourii,
Vantanea spichigeri,
Vantanea celativenia,
Vantanea magdalenensis,
Vantanea micrantha,
Vantanea tuberculata,
Vantanea compacta,
Vantanea bahiaensis,
Vantanea morii,
Vantanea ovicarpa,
Vantanea deniseae,
Vantanea maculicarpa,
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,