Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pancher & Sebert) M.P.Simmons
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 929 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333753
Common Names
- Fournieri Denhamia
- Denhamia Fournieri
- Fournieri Denhamia
Description
Denhamia fournieri (also called Fournier's Denhamia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Denhamia fournieri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a food source and for making tools.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Denhamia fournieri sub. drakeana (Loes.) M.P.Simmons
Denhamia fournieri sub. fournieri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Denhamia fournieri is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a yellowish-green stem and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Denhamia fournieri is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Denhamia fournieri
Denhamia fournieri is native to Australia.
Denhamia fournieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Denhamia fournieri?
Denhamia fournieri
What type of plant is Denhamia fournieri?
It is a shrub
Where is Denhamia fournieri native to?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Denhamia genus
Denhamia celastroides,
Denhamia moorei,
Denhamia obscura,
Denhamia oleaster,
Denhamia parvifolia,
Denhamia pittosporoides,
Denhamia viridissima,
Denhamia bilocularis,
Denhamia cunninghamii,
Denhamia cupularis,
Denhamia disperma,
Denhamia fasciculiflora,
Denhamia fournieri,
Denhamia silvestris,
Denhamia muelleri,
Denhamia peninsularis,
Denhamia megacarpa,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus,
Allocassine laurifolia,
Anthodon decussatus,
Anthodon panamense,
Apatophyllum constablei,
Apatophyllum flavovirens,
Apatophyllum macgillivrayi,
Apatophyllum olsenii,
Apatophyllum teretifolium,
Apodostigma pallens,
Arnicratea cambodiana,
Arnicratea ferruginea,
Bequaertia mucronata,
Brassiantha pentamera,
Brassiantha hedraiantheroides,
Brexia alaticarpa,
Brexia australis,
Brexia madagascariensis,
Brexia marioniae,
Brexiella cymosa,
Brexiella ilicifolia,
Campylostemon angolense,
Campylostemon bequaertii,
Campylostemon danckelmannianus,
Campylostemon laurentii,
Campylostemon lindequistianus,
Campylostemon mitophorus,
Campylostemon warneckeanum,
Canotia holacantha,
Canotia wendtii,
Cassine albens,
Cassine balae,
Cassine burkeana,
Cassine congylos,
Cassine grossa,
Cassine kedarnathii,
Cassine koordersii,
Cassine megaphylla,
Cassine micrantha,
Cassine obiensis,
Cassine parvifolia,
Cassine peragua,
Cassine kamurensis,
Catha edulis,
Celastrus aculeatus,
Celastrus angulata,
Celastrus australis,
Celastrus caseariifolius,
Celastrus cuneatus,
Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Mark P. Simmons: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Simmons' in the authors string.