Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
dentatus
ID:
745203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuijt

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 86: 148 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744536

Common Names

  • Psittacanthus dentatus
  • Toothed Psittacanthus
  • Toothed Parrot-Beak

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Description

Psittacanthus dentatus (also called Dentate Parrotbill, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Colombia. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, forming dense mats of foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Psittacanthus dentatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make traditional medicines and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psittacanthus dentatus is a yellow, 5-lobed corolla with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psittacanthus dentatus is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It can be propagated by cuttings in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Psittacanthus dentatus

Psittacanthus dentatus is native to Central and South America. It is found in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin and in the Andes Mountains.

Psittacanthus dentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus dentatus?

Psittacanthus dentatus

What is the common name of Psittacanthus dentatus?

Dentate-leaved Psittacanthus

Where is Psittacanthus dentatus found?

It is found in Mexico and Central America

Species in the Psittacanthus genus

Psittacanthus schiedeanus, Psittacanthus robustus, Psittacanthus mirandensis, Psittacanthus mayanus, Psittacanthus martinicensis, Psittacanthus rhynchanthus, Psittacanthus pustulosus, Psittacanthus pluricotyledonarius, Psittacanthus pinicola, Psittacanthus montis-neblinae, Psittacanthus nudus, Psittacanthus nodosissimus, Psittacanthus peronopetalus, Psittacanthus duckei, Psittacanthus dilatatus, Psittacanthus gracilipes, Psittacanthus irwinii, Psittacanthus gigas, Psittacanthus excrenulatus, Psittacanthus julianus, Psittacanthus lasserianus, Psittacanthus lasianthus, Psittacanthus calyculatus, Psittacanthus brachynema, Psittacanthus eucalyptifolius, Psittacanthus chiriquianus, Psittacanthus angustifolius, Psittacanthus biternatus, Psittacanthus cucullaris, Psittacanthus costanensis, Psittacanthus clusiifolius, Psittacanthus circulatus, Psittacanthus cinctus, Psittacanthus acinarius, Psittacanthus acevedoi, Psittacanthus acuminatus, Psittacanthus acutus, Psittacanthus antioquiensis, Psittacanthus bergii, Psittacanthus bolbocephalus, Psittacanthus bolivarensis, Psittacanthus brachypodus, Psittacanthus cajamarcanus, Psittacanthus carinatus, Psittacanthus carnosus, Psittacanthus complanatus, Psittacanthus crassicostatus, Psittacanthus crassinervis, Psittacanthus crassipes, Psittacanthus cyclophyllus,

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,