Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Juss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 25: 23 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916798
Common Names
- Colliguaja dombeyana
- Dombeyana Colliguaja
- Colliguaja of Dombeyana
Description
Colliguaja dombeyana (also called Dombey Colliguaja, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is a low-growing plant, reaching up to 3 m in height, with a sprawling habit. Its leaves are opposite, lanceolate, and up to 15 cm long. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Colliguaja dombeyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colliguaja dombeyana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colliguaja dombeyana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring and summer. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the summer.
Where to Find Colliguaja dombeyana
Colliguaja dombeyana is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Colliguaja dombeyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colliguaja dombeyana?
Colliguaja dombeyana
What is the common name of Colliguaja dombeyana?
Dombey's Colliguaja
What is the natural habitat of Colliguaja dombeyana?
Tropical rainforest
Species in the Colliguaja genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
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Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,