Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dinklagei
ID:
655052

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20(1-2): 143. 1894 [16 Nov 1894]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654384

Common Names

  • Dorstenia dinklagei
  • Dinklage's Dorstenia
  • Dinklage Dorstenia

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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia dinklagei dinklagei [unknown]

Description

Dorstenia dinklagei (also called Dinklage's 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 dinklagei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dorstenia dinklagei var. bequaertii (De Wild.) Hijman
Dorstenia dinklagei var. binzaensis (De Wild.) Hijman
Dorstenia dinklagei var. brieyi (De Wild.) Hijman
Dorstenia dinklagei var. reducta (De Wild.) Hijman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia dinklagei has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seed is round and black, and the seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia dinklagei can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix.

Where to Find Dorstenia dinklagei

Dorstenia dinklagei is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola and in Madagascar.

Dorstenia dinklagei FAQ

What is the common name of Dorstenia dinklagei?

Dinklage's Fig

What type of plant is Dorstenia dinklagei?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Dorstenia dinklagei 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,

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