Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendens
ID:
643143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lapeyr.) Kerguélen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Coll. Patrim. Nat. 8: xiii (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642475



Common Names

  • Dethawia splendens
  • Splendid Dethawia
  • African Dethawia


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Synonyms

  • Telelophus tenuifolius Dulac [unknown]
  • Wallrothia splendens Spreng. [unknown]
  • Wallrothia tenuifolia DC. [unknown]
  • Seseli splendens Calest. [unknown]
  • Dethawia tenuifolia Endl. [unknown]
  • Ligusticum splendens Lapeyr. [unknown]

Description

Dethawia splendens (also called Splendid Dethawia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with elliptic-lanceolate leaves, up to 6 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique, growing in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dethawia splendens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dethawia splendens sub. cantabrica (A.Bolòs) Kerguélen

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dethawia splendens is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dethawia splendens is a perennial shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Dethawia splendens

Dethawia splendens is native to South America and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.

Dethawia splendens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dethawia splendens?

Dethawia splendens

What is the common name of Dethawia splendens?

Splendid detarium

What is the natural habitat of Dethawia splendens?

Dethawia splendens is found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world, including India, Africa, and the Americas.

Species in the Dethawia genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763153: Based on the initial data import
Michel Kerguélen (1928-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kerguélen' in the authors string.
Picot de La Peyrouse (1744-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lapeyr.' in the authors string.