Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
caribaeus
ID:
641794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Krug & Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 27 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641126

Common Names

  • Dendropemon caribaeus
  • Caribaeus Dendropemon
  • Dendropemon's Caribaeus

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Synonyms

  • Phthirusa oligantha Urb. [unknown]
  • Phthirusa caribaea Engl. [unknown]
  • Struthanthus caribaeus (Krug & Urb.) Stehlé [unknown]
  • Dendropemon caribaeus wabyanus Krug & Urb. [unknown]
  • Dendropemon oliganthus Urb. [unknown]

Description

Dendropemon caribaeus (also called stinging tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the Caribbean. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendropemon caribaeus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendropemon caribaeus is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendropemon caribaeus is an evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, moist soil.

Where to Find Dendropemon caribaeus

Dendropemon caribaeus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Dendropemon caribaeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendropemon caribaeus?

Dendropemon caribaeus

What is the common name of Dendropemon caribaeus?

Caribaeus stinging tree

Where is Dendropemon caribaeus found?

It is found in New Guinea and the Solomon Islands

Species in the Dendropemon genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2760811: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Karl Wilhelm Leopold Krug (1833-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krug' in the authors string.