Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nyungwensis
ID:
655212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Troupin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 47: 252 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654544

Common Names

  • Nyungwensis Dorstenia
  • Nyungwensis Fig
  • Nyungwensis Elephant Fig

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Description

Dorstenia nyungwensis (also called Nyungwe, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and East Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are ovate and have a velvety texture. It is found in moist forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia nyungwensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dorstenia nyungwensis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled drupe. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia nyungwensis 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 nyungwensis

Dorstenia nyungwensis is native to tropical Africa.

Dorstenia nyungwensis FAQ

What are the common names of Dorstenia nyungwensis?

It is commonly known as Nyungwe Fig or Nyungwe Figwort.

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia nyungwensis?

It is native to dry, rocky slopes in Rwanda.

What is the flower color of Dorstenia nyungwensis?

The flowers of Dorstenia nyungwensis are yellow.

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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