Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
657481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 1: 211 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656813

Common Names

  • Ambiguous Droguetia
  • Droguetia ambigua
  • Ambiguous Droguetia

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Synonyms

  • Parietaria cuneata Eckl. & Zeyh. ex Krauss [unknown]
  • Parietaria urticifolia E.Mey. ex Wedd. [invalid]
  • Droguetia cuneata H.Buek [unknown]
  • Droguetia urticifolia Wedd. [illegitimate]

Description

Droguetia ambigua (also called Ambiguous Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss native to tropical Africa. It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb with a creeping habit, growing to 15 cm tall by 30 cm wide. It is found in grassland, open woodland, and rocky slopes in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Droguetia ambigua has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Droguetia ambigua are small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Droguetia ambigua is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Droguetia ambigua

Droguetia ambigua is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Venezuela.

Droguetia ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Droguetia ambigua?

Droguetia ambigua

What is the natural habitat of Droguetia ambigua?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes of Bolivia and Peru

What is the flowering season of Droguetia ambigua?

Spring and summer

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

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