Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 189 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654174
Common Names
- Dopatrium dortmanna
- Dortmanna Dopatrium
- Dortmanna
Description
Dopatrium dortmanna (also called Dortmann's Dopatrium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb found in Europe and Asia. It has a creeping rootstock and a stem up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate, up to 8 cm long and 2 cm wide. The flowers are white, pink or purple, and the fruits are ovoid capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Dopatrium dortmanna is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dopatrium dortmanna is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small, yellow-green plants with four leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Dopatrium dortmanna: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is relatively easy to propagate by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Dopatrium dortmanna
Dopatrium dortmanna can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Dopatrium dortmanna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dopatrium dortmanna?
Dopatrium dortmanna
What are the common names of Dopatrium dortmanna?
Dortmann's Dopatrium
What is the natural habitat of Dopatrium dortmanna?
Dry, rocky hillsides, scrubland, and grassland
Species in the Dopatrium genus
Dopatrium acutifolium,
Dopatrium angolense,
Dopatrium baoulense,
Dopatrium caespitosum,
Dopatrium dortmanna,
Dopatrium junceum,
Dopatrium lobelioides,
Dopatrium longidens,
Dopatrium macranthum,
Dopatrium nudicaule,
Dopatrium pusillum,
Dopatrium senegalense,
Dopatrium stachytarphetoides,
Dopatrium tenerum,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802164-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].