Delissea takeuchii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
takeuchii
ID:
832196
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lammers
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 73: 38 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000831531
Common Names
- Delissea takeuchii
- Takeuchi's Delissea
- Takeuchi Delissea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Delissea takeuchii (also called Takeuchi's Delissea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the family Campanulaceae. It is native to Hawaii and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has dark green leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Delissea takeuchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Delissea takeuchii are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Delissea takeuchii is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is usually found in dry forest and coastal habitats. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Delissea takeuchii
Delissea takeuchii is native to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in dry forests and shrublands.
Delissea takeuchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Delissea takeuchii?
Delissea takeuchii
What is the natural habitat of Delissea takeuchii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
What is the conservation status of Delissea takeuchii?
Least Concern
Species in the Delissea genus
Delissea argutidentata, Delissea fallax, Delissea fauriei, Delissea kauaiensis, Delissea laciniata, Delissea lanaiensis, Delissea lauliiana, Delissea niihauensis, Delissea parviflora, Delissea rhytidosperma, Delissea sinuata, Delissea subcordata, Delissea takeuchii, Delissea undulata, Delissea waianaeensis, Delissea argutidentata,
Species in the Campanulaceae family
Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-368775: Based on the initial data import
Thomas G. Lammers (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lammers' in the authors string.