Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arifolia
ID:
654943

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 317 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654275

Common Names

  • Dorstenia arifolia
  • Arifolious Dorstenia
  • Arifolious Dorstenia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia arifolia pinnatifida Miq. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia cyperus Vell. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia drakena Vell. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia faria Paiva ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia ficifolia Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia fischeri Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia fluminensis Walp. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia mandioccana Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia maris C.Valente & Carauta [unknown]
  • Dorstenia multiformis Miq. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia multiformis arifolia (Lam.) Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia paradoxa Herb.Berol. ex Bureau [unknown]
  • Dorstenia peltata Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia quadrata Desv. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia riedeliana Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia strangii Carauta [unknown]
  • Dorstenia multiformis pinnatifida (Miq.) Peckolt [unknown]
  • Dorstenia faria Paiva [unknown]

Description

Dorstenia arifolia (also called Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal bush, forest margins, and riverine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia arifolia is used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food plant and as a source of fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dorstenia arifolia is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia arifolia is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dorstenia arifolia

Dorstenia arifolia can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Dorstenia arifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dorstenia arifolia?

Dorstenia arifolia

What are the common names of Dorstenia arifolia?

Aristate Dorstenia

What is the growth habit of Dorstenia arifolia?

It is a low-growing, perennial herb

Species in the Dorstenia genus

Dorstenia caatingae, Dorstenia lavrani, Dorstenia africana, Dorstenia afromontana, Dorstenia albertii, Dorstenia annua, Dorstenia appendiculata, Dorstenia arifolia, Dorstenia aristeguietae, Dorstenia astyanactis, Dorstenia bahiensis, Dorstenia barnimiana, Dorstenia barteri, Dorstenia belizensis, Dorstenia benguellensis, Dorstenia bergiana, Dorstenia bicaudata, Dorstenia bonijesu, Dorstenia bowmanniana, Dorstenia brasiliensis, Dorstenia brevipetiolata, Dorstenia brownii, Dorstenia buchananii, Dorstenia caimitensis, Dorstenia carautae, Dorstenia cayapia, Dorstenia choconiana, Dorstenia ciliata, Dorstenia colombiana, Dorstenia conceptionis, Dorstenia contensis, Dorstenia contrajerva, Dorstenia convexa, Dorstenia crenulata, Dorstenia cuspidata, Dorstenia dinklagei, Dorstenia dionga, Dorstenia djettii, Dorstenia dorstenioides, Dorstenia drakena, Dorstenia elata, Dorstenia ellenbeckiana, Dorstenia elliptica, Dorstenia embergeri, Dorstenia erythrantha, Dorstenia excentrica, Dorstenia fawcettii, Dorstenia flagellifera, Dorstenia foetida, Dorstenia gigas,

Species in the Moraceae family

Allaeanthus greveanus, Allaeanthus kurzii, Allaeanthus luzonicus, Allaeanthus zeylanicus, Antiaris toxicaria, Antiaropsis decipiens, Antiaropsis uniflora, Artocarpus albobrunneus, Artocarpus altilis, Artocarpus altissimus, Artocarpus anisophyllus, Artocarpus annulatus, Artocarpus avatifolius, Artocarpus blancoi, Artocarpus brevipedunculatus, Artocarpus camansi, Artocarpus chama, Artocarpus corneri, Artocarpus elasticus, Artocarpus excelsus, Artocarpus fulvicortex, Artocarpus glaucus, Artocarpus gomezianus, Artocarpus gongshanensis, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Artocarpus hirsutus, Artocarpus hispidus, Artocarpus horridus, Artocarpus hypargyreus, Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus jarrettiae, Artocarpus kemando, Artocarpus lacucha, Artocarpus lanceifolius, Artocarpus longifolius, Artocarpus lowii, Artocarpus mariannensis, Artocarpus multifidus, Artocarpus nanchuanensis, Artocarpus nigrifolius, Artocarpus nitidus, Artocarpus nobilis, Artocarpus obtusus, Artocarpus odoratissimus, Artocarpus palembanicus, Artocarpus petelotii, Artocarpus pinnatisectus, Artocarpus pithecogallus, Artocarpus primackii, Artocarpus reticulatus,

References