Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Species:
utahensis
ID:
686888

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Watson) A.Heller

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 25: 626 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000686221

Common Names

  • Fendlerella utahensis
  • Utah Fendlerella
  • Fendlerella Utahensis

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Synonyms

  • Fendlera cymosa Greene [unknown]
  • Fendlera utahensis (S.Watson) Greene [unknown]
  • Fendlerella cymosa Greene ex Wooton & Standl. [unknown]
  • Fendlerella utahensis cymosa (Greene) Kearney & Peebles [unknown]
  • Whipplea utahensis S.Watson [unknown]

Description

Fendlerella utahensis (also called the Utah Fendlerella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a short stem and thick, fleshy leaves. It is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Fendlerella utahensis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fendlerella utahensis is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fendlerella utahensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is native to Utah and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be propagated from cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Fendlerella utahensis

Fendlerella utahensis is native to the United States and can be found in the state of Utah.

Fendlerella utahensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fendlerella utahensis?

Fendlerella utahensis

What is the common name of Fendlerella utahensis?

Utah fendlerella

What is the natural habitat of Fendlerella utahensis?

Rocky slopes and cliffs in the southwestern United States

Species in the Hydrangeaceae family

Carpenteria californica, Deutzia albida, Deutzia aspera, Deutzia baroniana, Deutzia bhutanensis, Deutzia bomiensis, Deutzia breviloba, Deutzia bungoensis, Deutzia calycosa, Deutzia cinerascens, Deutzia compacta, Deutzia coriacea, Deutzia corymbosa, Deutzia crassidentatus, Deutzia crassifolia, Deutzia crenata, Deutzia cymuligera, Deutzia discolor, Deutzia esquirolii, Deutzia faberi, Deutzia floribunda, Deutzia glabrata, Deutzia glauca, Deutzia glaucophylla, Deutzia glomeruliflora, Deutzia gracilis, Deutzia grandiflora, Deutzia hatusimae, Deutzia henryi, Deutzia heterophylla, Deutzia hookeriana, Deutzia hypoglauca, Deutzia longifolia, Deutzia macrantha, Deutzia maximowicziana, Deutzia mexicana, Deutzia mollis, Deutzia monbeigii, Deutzia muliensis, Deutzia multiradiata, Deutzia nanchuanensis, Deutzia naseana, Deutzia ningpoensis, Deutzia oaxacana, Deutzia obtusilobata, Deutzia occidentalis, Deutzia ogatai, Deutzia paniculata, Deutzia parviflora, Deutzia pilosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2808082: Based on the initial data import
Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.