Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Bot. 8: 170 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641712
Common Names
- Pubescens Depanthus
- Pubescens Velvet Plant
- Pubescens Velvet-Leaf
Description
Depanthus pubescens (also called 'Hairy Depanthus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical Africa and Asia. It is an evergreen shrub with lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Depanthus pubescens is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Depanthus pubescens has small, white or pink flowers that have a strong, sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Depanthus pubescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or summer and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Depanthus pubescens
Depanthus pubescens can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Depanthus pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Depanthus pubescens?
Depanthus pubescens
What is the family of Depanthus pubescens?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Depanthus pubescens?
Hairy Depanthus
Species in the Depanthus genus
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum,
Achimenes admirabilis,
Achimenes antirrhina,
Achimenes brevifolia,
Achimenes candida,
Achimenes cettoana,
Achimenes dulcis,
Achimenes erecta,
Achimenes fimbriata,
Achimenes flava,
Achimenes glabrata,
Achimenes grandiflora,
Achimenes heterophylla,
Achimenes hintoniana,
Achimenes longiflora,
Achimenes mexicana,
Achimenes misera,
Achimenes nayaritensis,
Achimenes obscura,
Achimenes occidentalis,
Achimenes patens,
Achimenes pedunculata,
Achimenes skinneri,
Achimenes woodii,
Achimenes tincticoma,
Achimenes elota,
Achimenes sanguinea,
Achimenes ixtapaensis,
Aeschynanthus citrinus,
Aeschynanthus membranifolius,
Aeschynanthus mendumiae,
Aeschynanthus sojolianus,
Aeschynanthus dischidioides,
Aeschynanthus minutifolius,
Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus,
Aeschynanthus acuminatus,
Aeschynanthus albidus,
Aeschynanthus amboinensis,
Aeschynanthus amoenus,
Aeschynanthus andersonii,
Aeschynanthus angustifolius,
Aeschynanthus angustioblongus,
Aeschynanthus apicidens,
Aeschynanthus arctocalyx,
Aeschynanthus arfakensis,
Aeschynanthus argentii,
Aeschynanthus asclepioides,
Aeschynanthus atrorubens,
Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus,
Aeschynanthus batakiorum,