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
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.
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 Fendlerella genus
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,