Status:
valid
Authors:
T.A.McCoy & M.Massara
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Cact. Succ. J. (Los Angeles) 80: 79 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509100
Common Names
- Dorstenia Lavrani
- Lavrani Dorstenia
- Dorstenia Lavrani Plant
Description
Dorstenia lavrani (also called Lavran's Dorstenia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Moraceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. It typically grows in dry, rocky areas, such as mountainsides and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dorstenia lavrani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dorstenia lavrani is a small, yellow, fragrant flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dorstenia lavrani 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 spring or summer and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Dorstenia lavrani
Dorstenia lavrani is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Dorstenia lavrani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dorstenia lavrani?
Dorstenia lavrani
What is the common name of Dorstenia lavrani?
Lavrani Dorstenia
What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia lavrani?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane 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,
References
Mike Massara: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Massara' in the authors string.