Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Paton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 135 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967481
Common Names
- Fuerstia dendrothrix
- Dendrothrix Fuerstia
- Dendrothrix False Dandelion
Description
Fuerstia dendrothrix (also called Fuerstia dendrothrix, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is found in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fuerstia dendrothrix is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fuerstia dendrothrix has small white flowers with four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuerstia dendrothrix is an evergreen perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun but will tolerate partial shade.
Where to Find Fuerstia dendrothrix
Fuerstia dendrothrix can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Fuerstia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,