Homaliodendron dentatum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentatum
ID:
1195085
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Griff.) M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 45: 75 1906
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194423
Common Names
- Homaliodendron dentatum
- Homaliodendron Dentatum
- Homaliodendron dentatum plant
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Homaliodendron dentatum (also called Toothed Homaliodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with small, oblong leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, as well as dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Homaliodendron dentatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Homaliodendron dentatum has small yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow, toothed leaves.
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Homaliodendron dentatum can be propagated by division or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Homaliodendron dentatum
Homaliodendron dentatum can be found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.
Species in the Homaliodendron genus
Homaliodendron fruticosum, Homaliodendron pulchrum, Homaliodendron spinosum, Homaliodendron crassinervium, Homaliodendron dentatum, Homaliodendron erosifolium, Homaliodendron flabellatum, Homaliodendron gracile, Homaliodendron intermedium, Homaliodendron montagneanum, Homaliodendron opacum, Homaliodendron papillosum, Homaliodendron paquei, Homaliodendron pinnatelloides, Homaliodendron punctulatum, Homaliodendron rectifolium, Homaliodendron stracheyanum, Homaliodendron undulatum,
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References
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182288: Based on data supplied by Bryonames