Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
felicis
ID:
653387

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Cusset

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 30: 58 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652719



Common Names

  • Djinga felicis
  • Felicis Djinga
  • Djinga


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Description

Djinga felicis (also called Felicis Djinga, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leathery, oblong leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Djinga felicis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Djinga felicis is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Djinga felicis is a perennial herb that is native to tropical America. It is grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Djinga felicis

Djinga felicis is native to Cameroon and can be found in the tropical rainforest.

Djinga felicis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Djinga felicis?

Djinga felicis

What type of plant is Djinga felicis?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Djinga felicis native to?

It is native to South America

Species in the Djinga genus

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2773602: Based on the initial data import
Colette Cusset (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Cusset' in the authors string.