Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
dentatus
ID:
509205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Capuron) Callm., Phillipson & Buerki

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 30: 158 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508537

Common Names

  • Bathiorhamnus dentatus
  • Dentate Bathiorhamnus
  • Dentate African Violet

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Synonyms

  • Bathiorhamnus louvelii dentatus Capuron [unknown]

Description

Bathiorhamnus dentatus (also called Toothed Bathiorhamnus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Madagascar, growing in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bathiorhamnus dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, and can also be used as a groundcover in dry areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bathiorhamnus dentatus has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bathiorhamnus dentatus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and covered lightly with the mix. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and treated with a rooting hormone. Plant in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist until established.

Where to Find Bathiorhamnus dentatus

Bathiorhamnus dentatus can be found in Madagascar.

Bathiorhamnus dentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bathiorhamnus dentatus?

Bathiorhamnus dentatus

What is the common name of Bathiorhamnus dentatus?

Dentatus

What is the natural habitat of Bathiorhamnus dentatus?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2606414: Based on the initial data import
Peter B. Phillipson (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phillipson' in the authors string.
Martin Wilhelm Callmander (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Callm.' in the authors string.
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Sven Buerki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buerki' in the authors string.