Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
sellowiana
ID:
639515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 8: 178 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638847



Common Names

  • Davilla sellowiana
  • Sellow's Davilla
  • Sellow's Leatherleaf


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Synonyms

  • Davilla tintinnabulata Schltdl. [unknown]

Description

Davilla sellowiana (also called the Sellowiana Davilla, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Brazil. 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 sellowiana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It has a unique, dark green foliage that is attractive and can be used to add texture and color to any garden. It is also used as a windbreak and can be used to create a natural privacy screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Davilla sellowiana are white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davilla sellowiana is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they may take longer to germinate.

Where to Find Davilla sellowiana

Davilla sellowiana can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Davilla sellowiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davilla sellowiana?

Davilla sellowiana

What is the common name of Davilla sellowiana?

Sellow's Davilla

What is the natural habitat of Davilla sellowiana?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests of South America

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,