Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
speciosa
ID:
782835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vieill.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Linn. Normandie 7: 96 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782168



Common Names

  • Deplanchea speciosa
  • Speciosa Deplanchea
  • Showy Deplanchea


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Description

Deplanchea speciosa (also called 'Showy Deplanchea', among many other common names) is a small, shrubby tree with bright green, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central America and grows in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Deplanchea speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deplanchea speciosa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deplanchea speciosa is a shrub or small tree that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Deplanchea speciosa

Deplanchea speciosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Deplanchea speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deplanchea speciosa?

Deplanchea speciosa

What is the common name of Deplanchea speciosa?

Climbing liana

What is the natural habitat of Deplanchea speciosa?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:109459-1: 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].