Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
benguellensis
ID:
654962

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 71 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654294

Common Names

  • Dorstenia benguellensis
  • Benguelian Dorstenia
  • Benguelian Dorstenia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Ctenocladium mildbraedii (Engl.) Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Ctenocladus mildbraedii Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia achtenii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia campanulata Hauman [unknown]
  • Dorstenia debeerstii De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Dorstenia hockii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia homblei De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia katangensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia katubensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia lactifera De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia mildbraediana Peter [unknown]
  • Dorstenia mirabilis R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia papillosa Hauman [unknown]
  • Dorstenia piscicelliana Buscal. & Muschl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia poggei Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia rhodesiana R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia rosenii R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia rosenii multibracteata R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia sessilis R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia stenophylla R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia stipitata De Wild. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia verdickii De Wild. ex De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Dorstenia wellmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia achtenii laxiflora Hauman [unknown]
  • Dorstenia benguellensis capillaris Hauman [unknown]
  • Dorstenia debeerstii multibracteata Rendle [unknown]
  • Dorstenia papillosa plethorica Hauman [unknown]
  • Dorstenia poggei meyeri-johannis Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia verdickii scaberrima Hauman [unknown]

Description

Dorstenia benguellensis (also called Benguela Fig, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Angola and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia benguellensis 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 benguellensis 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 benguellensis 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 benguellensis

Dorstenia benguellensis is native to Angola, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Dorstenia benguellensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dorstenia benguellensis?

Dorstenia benguellensis

What is the common name of Dorstenia benguellensis?

Benguela Dorstenia

What is the habitat of Dorstenia benguellensis?

Grassy slopes and woodlands

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