Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
embergeri
ID:
655071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mangenot

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Fondam. Afrique Noire, Sér. A, Sci. Nat. 19: 355 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654403

Common Names

  • Dorstenia embergeri
  • Emberger's Dorstenia
  • Emberger Dorstenia

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Description

Dorstenia embergeri (also called Wild Pear, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong-lanceolate. It is native to South Africa and is found in coastal bush, forest margins, and riverine forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia embergeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia embergeri 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 embergeri 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 embergeri

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

Dorstenia embergeri FAQ

What is the common name of Dorstenia embergeri?

Emberger's Fig

What type of plant is Dorstenia embergeri?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Dorstenia embergeri 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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