Desbordesia glaucescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
642485
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Tiegh.
Source:
Irvingiaceae
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 9, 1: 290 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641817
Common Names
- Desbordesia Glaucescens
- Desbordesia Insignis
- Derwentia Velutina
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- Desbordesia insignis Pierre ex Tiegh. [valid]
- Desbordesia pallida Tiegh. [valid]
- Desbordesia pierreana Tiegh. [valid]
- Desbordesia soyauxii Tiegh. [valid]
- Desbordesia spirei Tiegh. [valid]
- Irvingella spirei Tiegh. [valid]
- Irvingia glaucescens Engl. [valid]
- Irvingia oblonga A.Chev. [valid]
- Desbordesia oblonga (A.Chev.) A.Chev. ex Heitz [valid]
Description
Desbordesia glaucescens (also called Desbordesia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including wet and dry sclerophyll forests, woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Desbordesia glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used for making herbal teas and other medicinal products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Desbordesia glaucescens are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desbordesia glaucescens 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 Desbordesia glaucescens
Desbordesia glaucescens is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical forests.
Desbordesia glaucescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desbordesia glaucescens?
Desbordesia glaucescens
What is the family of Desbordesia glaucescens?
Fabaceae
What is the common name of Desbordesia glaucescens?
Glaucous Desbordesia
Species in the Desbordesia genus
Species in the Irvingiaceae family
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000641817: Based on the initial data import