Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
1035463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) A.M.G.Azevedo ex M.Sousa

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers.80: 306 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034801



Common Names

  • Deguelia densiflora
  • Dense-Flowered Deguelia
  • Deguelia


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Uses & Benefits

Deguelia densiflora is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Deguelia densiflora has small white flowers. Seed: The seed of Deguelia densiflora is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Deguelia densiflora are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deguelia densiflora is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by seeds sown on the surface of a sterile compost and kept moist in a warm position.

Where to Find Deguelia densiflora

Deguelia densiflora is native to Brazil and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Mario Sousa (1940-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Sousa' 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.