Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yangambiensis
ID:
655390

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Léonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 227 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654722

Common Names

  • Dorstenia yangambiensis
  • Dorstenia Yangambiensis
  • Yangambiensis Dorstenia

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Description

Dorstenia yangambiensis (also called 'Yangambi Dorstenia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub native to Africa. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern, and produces small, yellow flowers. It is found in arid regions and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Dorstenia yangambiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dorstenia yangambiensis has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dorstenia yangambiensis is a perennial, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Dorstenia yangambiensis

Dorstenia yangambiensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Dorstenia yangambiensis FAQ

What are the common names of Dorstenia yangambiensis?

It is commonly known as Yangambi Fig or Yangambi Figwort.

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia yangambiensis?

It is native to dry, rocky slopes in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

What is the flower color of Dorstenia yangambiensis?

The flowers of Dorstenia yangambiensis 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,