Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
654972

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 317 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654304

Common Names

  • Dorstenia brasiliensis
  • Brazilian Dorstenia
  • Brazil Dorstenia

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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia amazonica Carauta, C.Valente & O.M.Barth [unknown]
  • Dorstenia brasiliensis balansae Chodat [unknown]
  • Dorstenia brasiliensis guaranitica Chodat [unknown]
  • Dorstenia brasiliensis major Chodat [unknown]
  • Dorstenia brasiliensis palustris Hassl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia brasiliensis tomentosa (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Hassl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia brasiliensis tubicina Chodat [unknown]
  • Dorstenia heringeri Carauta & C.Valente [unknown]
  • Dorstenia infundibuliformis G.Lodd. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia montana Herzog [unknown]
  • Dorstenia montevidensis Fielding & Gardner [unknown]
  • Dorstenia pernambucana Arruda [unknown]
  • Dorstenia placentoides Comm. ex Lam. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia sabanensis Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia schulzii Carauta, C.Valente & D.S.D.Araujo [unknown]
  • Dorstenia tomentosa Fisch. & C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia tubicina Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia tubicina major Hassl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia tubicina subexcentrica Hassl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia vitella Paiva ex Spreng. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis

Dorstenia brasiliensis is native to Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Dorstenia brasiliensis FAQ

What type of soil is best for Dorstenia brasiliensis?

Dorstenia brasiliensis prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0 to 6.5.

How much light does Dorstenia brasiliensis need?

Dorstenia brasiliensis prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Dorstenia brasiliensis be watered?

Dorstenia brasiliensis should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

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,

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