Dilkea nitens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
749861
Status:
valid
Authors:
Feuillet
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 2: 5 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749194
Common Names
- Dilkea nitens
- Shiny Dilkea
- Shiner Dilkea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dilkea nitens (also called 'Shiny Dilkea', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It typically grows to a height of 3-5 m and has oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dilkea nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dilkea nitens has small white flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters of up to five. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dilkea nitens is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Dilkea nitens requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions.
Where to Find Dilkea nitens
Dilkea nitens can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Dilkea nitens FAQ
What type of plant is Dilkea nitens?
Dilkea nitens is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Where is Dilkea nitens found?
Dilkea nitens is found in Colombia.
What is the natural habitat of Dilkea nitens?
The natural habitat of Dilkea nitens is tropical moist montane forests.
Species in the Dilkea genus
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,
References
Christian Feuillet (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Feuillet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109526-1: Based on the initial data import