Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
haematochila
ID:
945856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Carabia

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 17: 143 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945194



Common Names

  • Domingoa haematochila
  • Blood-spotted Domingoa
  • Blood-spotted Tree


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Description

Domingoa haematochila (also called Blood-spotted Domingoa, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub with large, lobed leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Domingoa haematochila is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a laxative. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Domingoa haematochila has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Domingoa haematochila is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Domingoa haematochila

Domingoa haematochila is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63610: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
José Pérez Carabia (b.1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carabia' in the authors string.