Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
dewevrei
ID:
643122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(De Wild. & T.Durand) Burret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 496 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642454



Common Names

  • Desplatsia dewevrei
  • Dewevrei Desplatsia
  • Dewevrei Thread Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Desplatsia lutea A.Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
  • Desplatsia trillesiana (Pierre ex De Wild.) Pierre ex A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Grewiella dewevrei (De Wild. & T.Durand) T.Durand & H.Durand [unknown]
  • Grewiopsis dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Grewiopsis trillesiana Pierre ex De Wild. [unknown]

Description

Desplatsia dewevrei (also called Dewevre's Desplatsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with elliptic-lanceolate leaves, up to 6 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique, growing in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Desplatsia dewevrei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desplatsia dewevrei is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desplatsia dewevrei is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Desplatsia dewevrei

Desplatsia dewevrei is native to South America and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.

Desplatsia dewevrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desplatsia dewevrei?

Desplatsia dewevrei

What is the common name of Desplatsia dewevrei?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Desplatsia dewevrei?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763121: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.
Théophile Alexis Durand (1855-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Durand' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.