Status:
valid
Authors:
Pacz.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 439 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641441
Common Names
- Dendrophthora Nodosa
- Knotted Dendrophthora
- Knotted Leafy Gall
Description
Dendrophthora nodosa (also called Prickly-leaved Tree-fern, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in wet sclerophyll forests, heathlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophthora nodosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophthora nodosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dendrophthora nodosa is a perennial herb native to western North America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root clump. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a bright, sunny location. The seedlings should be thinned out as they grow. Division of the root clump should be done in early spring or fall. The root clump should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in individual containers.
Where to Find Dendrophthora nodosa
Dendrophthora nodosa is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Dendrophthora nodosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrophthora nodosa?
Dendrophthora nodosa
What is the family of Dendrophthora nodosa?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Dendrophthora nodosa?
Knobbed Dendrophthora
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,