Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
dumetorum
ID:
1317222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Holttum & H.St.John) Callm. & Buerki

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 112: 58 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329676

Common Names

  • Benstonea
  • Dumetorum
  • Benstonea Dumetorum

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Description

Benstonea dumetorum (also called Benstonea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, oblong-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Benstonea dumetorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Benstonea dumetorum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Benstonea dumetorum is a fast-growing, perennial aquatic plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels and can be grown in water up to 6 inches deep.

Where to Find Benstonea dumetorum

Benstonea dumetorum can be found in South America.

Benstonea dumetorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Benstonea dumetorum?

Benstonea dumetorum

What is the common name of Benstonea dumetorum?

Dumetorum Benstonea

What type of plant is Benstonea dumetorum?

Aquatic plant

Species in the Benstonea genus

Benstonea dumetorum, Benstonea epiphytica, Benstonea microglottis, Benstonea ornithocephala, Benstonea platystigma, Benstonea saint-johnii, Benstonea sobolifera, Benstonea adinobotrys, Benstonea affinis, Benstonea alticola, Benstonea ashtonii, Benstonea atrocarpa, Benstonea beccata, Benstonea biplicata, Benstonea brevistylis, Benstonea brunigii, Benstonea calcinacta, Benstonea celebica, Benstonea copelandii, Benstonea ellipsoidea, Benstonea elostigma, Benstonea foetida, Benstonea gibbsiana, Benstonea glaucophylla, Benstonea herbacea, Benstonea humilis, Benstonea inquilina, Benstonea korthalsii, Benstonea kurzii, Benstonea lauterbachii, Benstonea lepatophila, Benstonea monticola, Benstonea nana, Benstonea pachyphylla, Benstonea parva, Benstonea pectinata, Benstonea permicron, Benstonea pilaris, Benstonea pseudosyncarpa, Benstonea pumila, Benstonea rupestris, Benstonea rustica, Benstonea setistyla, Benstonea stenocarpa, Benstonea sylvatica, Benstonea thomissophylla, Benstonea thurstonii, Benstonea thwaitesii, Benstonea tunicata, Benstonea undulifolia,

Species in the Pandanaceae family

Freycinetia abbreviata, Freycinetia acicularis, Freycinetia acuta, Freycinetia acutifolia, Freycinetia admiraltiensis, Freycinetia amoena, Freycinetia ancistrosperma, Freycinetia andajensis, Freycinetia angakumiana, Freycinetia angulata, Freycinetia angusta, Freycinetia angustifolia, Freycinetia angustissima, Freycinetia apayaoensis, Freycinetia apoensis, Freycinetia arborea, Freycinetia archboldiana, Freycinetia arfakiana, Freycinetia aruensis, Freycinetia atocensis, Freycinetia awaiarensis, Freycinetia backeri, Freycinetia banksii, Freycinetia bassa, Freycinetia baueriana, Freycinetia beccarii, Freycinetia bicolor, Freycinetia biloba, Freycinetia biroi, Freycinetia bismarckensis, Freycinetia boluboluensis, Freycinetia bomberaiensis, Freycinetia boninensis, Freycinetia bornensis, Freycinetia bosaviensis, Freycinetia brachyclada, Freycinetia brassii, Freycinetia breviauriculata, Freycinetia brevifolia, Freycinetia brevipedunculata, Freycinetia brevis, Freycinetia bulusanensis, Freycinetia candeliformis, Freycinetia carnosa, Freycinetia caudata, Freycinetia celebica, Freycinetia chartacea, Freycinetia ciliaris, Freycinetia coagmentata, Freycinetia cochleatisperma,

References

Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
Richard Eric Holttum (1895-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holttum' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.