Dentella minutissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White & Fraacis
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 33: 156 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941824
Common Names
- Dentella minutissima
- Tiny Dentella
- Minute Dentella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dentella minutissima (also called Minute 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 minutissima is used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dentella minutissima is a small, white flower with a yellowish-green lip. The seed is a single, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and dark green, with a single, round leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dentella minutissima 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 minutissima
Dentella minutissima is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Dentella genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-60256: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.