Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrantha
ID:
655077

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 58 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654409

Common Names

  • Dorstenia erythrantha
  • Erythranthous Dorstenia
  • Erythranthous Dorstenia

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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia confusa Britton [unknown]
  • Dorstenia domingensis Urb. & Ekman [unknown]
  • Dorstenia howardii León [unknown]
  • Dorstenia multisquamea Urb. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia nipensis Urb. & Ekman [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia erythrantha 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 erythrantha 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 erythrantha

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

Dorstenia erythrantha FAQ

What type of soil is best for Dorstenia erythrantha?

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

How much light does Dorstenia erythrantha need?

Dorstenia erythrantha prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should Dorstenia erythrantha be watered?

Dorstenia erythrantha 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,

References