Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caatingae
ID:
507716

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.M.Castro

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 1: 14 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507048

Common Names

  • Dorstenia caatingae
  • Caatingae Dorstenia
  • Caatingae Fig

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Description

Dorstenia caatingae (also called Caatinga Dorstenia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist forests and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia caatingae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia caatingae has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia caatingae is a perennial herb native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Dorstenia caatingae

Dorstenia caatingae is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest.

Dorstenia caatingae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dorstenia caatingae?

Dorstenia caatingae

What are the common names of Dorstenia caatingae?

Caatinga fig

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia caatingae?

Tropical dry forests

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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