Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zambesiaca
ID:
655391

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hijman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 45: 367 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654723

Common Names

  • Dorstenia zambesiaca
  • Dorstenia Zambesiaca
  • Zambesiaca Dorstenia

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Description

Dorstenia zambesiaca (also called 'Zambesian 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 zambesiaca 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 zambesiaca 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 zambesiaca 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 zambesiaca

Dorstenia zambesiaca is native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Dorstenia zambesiaca FAQ

What are the common names of Dorstenia zambesiaca?

It is commonly known as Zambesi Fig or Zambesi Figwort.

What is the natural habitat of Dorstenia zambesiaca?

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

What is the flower color of Dorstenia zambesiaca?

The flowers of Dorstenia zambesiaca 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2775953: Based on the initial data import
Maria E.E. Hijman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hijman' in the authors string.