Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
cuatrecasasii
ID:
639458

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 25(2): 153 (2002).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638790



Common Names

  • Davilla
  • Cuatrecasasii
  • Cuatrecasasii Davilla


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Description

Davilla cuatrecasasii (also called the Cuatrecasasii Davilla, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has a rounded shape and is covered with soft, velvety hairs. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a leathery texture. It is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Davilla cuatrecasasii is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Davilla cuatrecasasii is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, flattened disc, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davilla cuatrecasasii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the plants should be potted up and grown in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Davilla cuatrecasasii

Davilla cuatrecasasii is native to Colombia and can be found in humid, lowland forests.

Davilla cuatrecasasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davilla cuatrecasasii?

Davilla cuatrecasasii

What type of plant is Davilla cuatrecasasii?

Shrub

Where does Davilla cuatrecasasii grow?

Colombia

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,