Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
942479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1932: 291 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941817

Common Names

  • Dentella concinna
  • Concinnous Dentella
  • Elegant Dentella

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Description

Dentella concinna (also called Concinna Dentella, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that is native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and humid forests, and is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. The fruit is edible and has a sweet taste.

Uses & Benefits

Dentella concinna is used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dentella concinna has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dentella concinna is a species of shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Dentella concinna

Dentella concinna is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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