Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
contensis
ID:
655021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carauta & C.C.Berg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Proc. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch. C 88: 261 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654353

Common Names

  • Dorstenia contensis
  • Contensis Dorstenia
  • Contensis Dorstenia

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia contensis 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

Dorstenia contensis has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is round and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia contensis is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall in its native habitat. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Dorstenia contensis

Dorstenia contensis is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil and in the Caribbean.

Dorstenia contensis FAQ

What is the common name of Dorstenia contensis?

Contensis Fig

What type of plant is Dorstenia contensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Dorstenia contensis native to?

Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2775607: Based on the initial data import
Jorge Pedro Pereira Carauta (1930-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carauta' in the authors string.
Cornelis Christiaan Berg (1934-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.C.Berg' in the authors string.