Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caesia
ID:
639880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 333 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639212

Common Names

  • Dehaasia caesia
  • Caesia Dehaasia
  • Caesia Leafless Orchid

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Description

Dehaasia caesia (also called 'Blue Dehaasia', among many other common names) is a shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dehaasia caesia is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge or border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dehaasia caesia has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dehaasia caesia is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 10 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Dehaasia caesia

Dehaasia caesia is native to Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Dehaasia caesia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dehaasia caesia?

Dehaasia caesia

What is the common name of Dehaasia caesia?

Blue Dehaasia

What is the natural habitat of Dehaasia caesia?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Dehaasia genus

Dehaasia arunachalensis, Dehaasia rangamattiensis, Dehaasia acuminata, Dehaasia annamensis, Dehaasia assamica, Dehaasia brachybotrys, Dehaasia caesia, Dehaasia cairocan, Dehaasia candolleana, Dehaasia celebica, Dehaasia corynantha, Dehaasia cuneata, Dehaasia firma, Dehaasia gigantocarpa, Dehaasia hainanensis, Dehaasia hirsuta, Dehaasia incrassata, Dehaasia kerrii, Dehaasia kurzii, Dehaasia kwangtungensis, Dehaasia lancifolia, Dehaasia longipedicellata, Dehaasia longipetiolata, Dehaasia membranacea, Dehaasia palembanica, Dehaasia paradoxa, Dehaasia pauciflora, Dehaasia pugerensis, Dehaasia spectabilis, Dehaasia subcaesia, Dehaasia suborbicularis, Dehaasia sumatrana, Dehaasia sumbaensis, Dehaasia teijsmannii, Dehaasia titanophylla, Dehaasia tomentosa, Dehaasia turfosa, Dehaasia velutinosa, Dehaasia elliptica, Dehaasia tonkinensis, Dehaasia pilosa, Dehaasia bandaharensis, Dehaasia poilanei,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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