Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuijt
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 444 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043383
Common Names
- Red-flowered Dendrophthora
- Red-flowered Dendrophthora
- Red-flowered Dendrophthora
Description
Dendrophthora erythrantha (also called Red-flowered Dendrophthora, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It typically grows in tropical rainforests, swamps, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophthora erythrantha is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: Small, round, black seeds. Seedlings: Thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophthora erythrantha can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy perennial and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Dendrophthora erythrantha
Dendrophthora erythrantha can be found in Southeast Asia.
Species in the Dendrophthora genus
Dendrophthora albescens,
Dendrophthora amalfiensis,
Dendrophthora ambigua,
Dendrophthora arcuata,
Dendrophthora argentea,
Dendrophthora avenia,
Dendrophthora bermejae,
Dendrophthora bonaniae,
Dendrophthora brachylepis,
Dendrophthora brachystachya,
Dendrophthora bulbifera,
Dendrophthora buxifolia,
Dendrophthora capillaris,
Dendrophthora capitellata,
Dendrophthora carnosa,
Dendrophthora chrysostachya,
Dendrophthora clavata,
Dendrophthora confertiflora,
Dendrophthora constricta,
Dendrophthora corynarthron,
Dendrophthora costaricensis,
Dendrophthora crispula,
Dendrophthora cubensis,
Dendrophthora cuneifolia,
Dendrophthora cupressoides,
Dendrophthora cupulata,
Dendrophthora dalstroemii,
Dendrophthora davidsei,
Dendrophthora decipiens,
Dendrophthora densifolia,
Dendrophthora densifrons,
Dendrophthora diffusa,
Dendrophthora dimorpha,
Dendrophthora dittae,
Dendrophthora dodsonii,
Dendrophthora domingensis,
Dendrophthora eichleriana,
Dendrophthora elegantissima,
Dendrophthora elliptica,
Dendrophthora enckeifolia,
Dendrophthora epiviscum,
Dendrophthora equisetoides,
Dendrophthora excisa,
Dendrophthora fanshawei,
Dendrophthora fasciculata,
Dendrophthora fastigiata,
Dendrophthora fendleriana,
Dendrophthora ferruginea,
Dendrophthora filiformis,
Dendrophthora flagelliformis,
Species in the Santalaceae family
Acanthosyris annonagustata,
Acanthosyris asipapote,
Acanthosyris falcata,
Acanthosyris glabrata,
Acanthosyris paulo-alvinii,
Acanthosyris spinescens,
Amphorogyne celastroides,
Amphorogyne spicata,
Amphorogyne staufferi,
Anthobolus erythrocaulis,
Anthobolus filifolius,
Anthobolus foveolatus,
Anthobolus leptomeroides,
Antidaphne amazonensis,
Antidaphne andina,
Antidaphne antidaphneoides,
Antidaphne glaziovii,
Antidaphne hondurensis,
Antidaphne punctulata,
Antidaphne schottii,
Antidaphne viscoidea,
Antidaphne wrightii,
Arceuthobium abietinum,
Arceuthobium abietis-religiosae,
Arceuthobium americanum,
Arceuthobium apachecum,
Arceuthobium azoricum,
Arceuthobium bicarinatum,
Arceuthobium blumeri,
Arceuthobium californicum,
Arceuthobium campylopodum,
Arceuthobium chinense,
Arceuthobium cyanocarpum,
Arceuthobium divaricatum,
Arceuthobium douglasii,
Arceuthobium gillii,
Arceuthobium globosum,
Arceuthobium guatemalense,
Arceuthobium hondurense,
Arceuthobium juniperi-procerae,
Arceuthobium littorum,
Arceuthobium microcarpum,
Arceuthobium minutissimum,
Arceuthobium monticola,
Arceuthobium nigrum,
Arceuthobium occidentale,
Arceuthobium oxycedri,
Arceuthobium pendens,
Arceuthobium pini,
Arceuthobium pusillum,
References
Job Kuijt (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuijt' in the authors string.