Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
triseriata
ID:
1306797

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.F.P.Machado, Fontella & Carauta

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 38: 32 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319251

Common Names

  • Dorstenia triseriata
  • Dorstenia
  • Triseriata

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Description

Dorstenia triseriata (also called 'Triseriate Dorstenia', among many other common names) is a species of plant native to Central and South America. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia triseriata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia triseriata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia triseriata is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Dorstenia triseriata

Dorstenia triseriata is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in montane forests at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.

Dorstenia triseriata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia triseriata?

Dorstenia triseriata is found in the humid montane forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

What type of plant is Dorstenia triseriata?

Dorstenia triseriata is an evergreen shrub.

What is the flower size of Dorstenia triseriata?

Dorstenia triseriata has small flowers, measuring about 1 cm in diameter.

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

Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Jorge Pedro Pereira Carauta (1930-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carauta' in the authors string.
Anderson Ferreira Pinto Machado (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.F.P.Machado' in the authors string.