Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Rich.) Meisn. ex Walp.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 1: 203 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641578
Common Names
- Denhamia obscura
- Obscura Denhamia
- Obscura Denhamia
Synonyms
- Leucocarpum obscurum A.Rich. [unknown]
- Denhamia heterophylla F.Muell. [unknown]
- Denhamia leucocarpum Steud. [unknown]
- Denhamia xanthosperma F.Muell. [unknown]
- Erythrospermum leucocarpum Clos [valid]
Description
Denhamia obscura (also called 'Black-leaved Denhamia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist forests, woodlands, and along rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Denhamia obscura is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Denhamia obscura has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Denhamia obscura is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.
Where to Find Denhamia obscura
Denhamia obscura can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Denhamia obscura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Denhamia obscura?
Denhamia obscura
What is the family of Denhamia obscura?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Denhamia obscura?
Obscure Denhamia
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,