Dentella repens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1775
Citation Micro:
Char. Gen. Pl. 13. 1775 [29 Nov 1775]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941831
Common Names
- Dentella repens
- Creeping Dentella
- Crawling Dentella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dentella repens (also called Creeping Dentella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. The plant prefers high humidity and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Uses & Benefits
Dentella repens is used as a source of food and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Dentella repens var. repensDentella repens var. serpyllifolia (Wall. ex Craib) Verdc.
Dentella repens var. grandis Pierre ex Pit.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dentella repens 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 repens is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe and North Africa. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 10 cm. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Dentella repens
Dentella repens 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-60264: Based on the initial data import
Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
Johann Reinhold Forster (1729-1798): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Forst.' in the authors string.