Deguelia costata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) A.M.G.Azevedo & R.A.Camargo
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Brittonia66: 26 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317435
Common Names
- Deguelia Costata
- Costate Deguelia
- Costate Deguelia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deguelia costata (also called 'Ribbed Deguelia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small ribs.
Uses & Benefits
Deguelia costata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deguelia costata has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deguelia costata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and replanted in moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Deguelia costata
Deguelia costata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Deguelia costata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deguelia costata?
Deguelia costata
What type of plant is Deguelia costata?
It is a species of legume
Where is Deguelia costata found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Deguelia genus
Deguelia amazonica, Deguelia scandens, Deguelia negrensis, Deguelia rariflora, Deguelia spruceana, Deguelia densiflora, Deguelia duckeana, Deguelia glaucifolia, Deguelia hatschbachii, Deguelia utilis, Deguelia occidentalis, Deguelia costata, Deguelia dasycalyx, Deguelia decorticans, Deguelia urucu, Deguelia nitidula, Deguelia angulata, Deguelia rufescens, Deguelia picta, Deguelia martynii, Deguelia chrysophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Augusto Camargo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Camargo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143240-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Deguelia costata (Benth.) A.M.G.Azevedo & R.A.Camargo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.