Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
poinsettiifolia
ID:
655262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 143 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654594

Common Names

  • Poinsettiifolia Dorstenia
  • Poinsettiifolia Fig
  • Poinsettiifolia Elephant Fig

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Synonyms

  • Dorstenia gabunensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia poinsettiifolia grossendentata Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia poinsettiifolia subdentata Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia poinsettiifolia undulata Engl. [unknown]
  • Dorstenia poinsettiifolia poinsettiifolia [unknown]

Description

Dorstenia poinsettiifolia (also called Poinsettia Dorstenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical 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 dry forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dorstenia poinsettiifolia var. angusta (Engl.) Hijman & C.C.Berg
Dorstenia poinsettiifolia var. librevillensis (De Wild.) Hijman & C.C.Berg
Dorstenia poinsettiifolia var. longicauda (Engl.) Hijman & C.C.Berg
Dorstenia poinsettiifolia var. staudtii (Engl.) Hijman & C.C.Berg
Dorstenia poinsettiifolia var. achoundongiana Cheek & Bygrave
Dorstenia poinsettiifolia var. etugeana B.J.Pollard
Dorstenia poinsettiifolia var. angularis Hijman & C.C.Berg
Dorstenia poinsettiifolia var. glabrescens Hijman & C.C.Berg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia poinsettiifolia has small, yellow flowers with red spots. The flowers are borne on a short, thin stalk. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia poinsettiifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Dorstenia poinsettiifolia

Dorstenia poinsettiifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

Dorstenia poinsettiifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Dorstenia poinsettiifolia?

It is commonly known as Poinsettia-leaved Fig or Poinsettia-leaved Figwort.

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia poinsettiifolia?

It is native to dry, rocky slopes in the Canary Islands.

What is the flower color of Dorstenia poinsettiifolia?

The flowers of Dorstenia poinsettiifolia 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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