Drypetes umbricola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbricola
ID:
1546147
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Harris & Quintanar
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Novon 29: 17. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000026850
Common Names
- Drypetes umbricola
- Umbricola Drypetes
- Drypetes Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Drypetes umbricola (also called Umbricola, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. The plant is found in humid, tropical forests and is shade-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Drypetes umbricola is used as an ornamental plant and can be used as a natural pesticide. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Drypetes umbricola has small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Drypetes umbricola is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is best propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, sunny spot. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting with a few leaves and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Drypetes umbricola
Drypetes umbricola can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Drypetes umbricola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Drypetes umbricola?
Drypetes umbricola
What is the common name of Drypetes umbricola?
Umbricola Drypetes
What type of soil does Drypetes umbricola prefer?
Drypetes umbricola prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
Species in the Drypetes genus
Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,
Species in the Putranjivaceae family
Drypetes longistipitata, Drypetes bakembei, Drypetes kwangtungensis, Drypetes acuminata, Drypetes aetoxyloides, Drypetes aframensis, Drypetes afzelii, Drypetes alba, Drypetes amazonica, Drypetes ambigua, Drypetes andamanica, Drypetes angustifolia, Drypetes arborescens, Drypetes arcuatinervia, Drypetes arguta, Drypetes assamica, Drypetes aubrevillei, Drypetes australis, Drypetes aylmeri, Drypetes balakrishnanii, Drypetes bathiei, Drypetes bawanii, Drypetes bhattacharyae, Drypetes bipindensis, Drypetes bisacuta, Drypetes brownii, Drypetes caesia, Drypetes calvescens, Drypetes calyptosepala, Drypetes cambodica, Drypetes capillipes, Drypetes capuronii, Drypetes carolinensis, Drypetes castilloi, Drypetes caustica, Drypetes celastrinea, Drypetes celebica, Drypetes chevalieri, Drypetes cinnabarina, Drypetes cockburnii, Drypetes comorensis, Drypetes confertiflora, Drypetes congestiflora, Drypetes convoluta, Drypetes crassipes, Drypetes cumingii, Drypetes curtisii, Drypetes darcyana, Drypetes darimontiana, Drypetes dasycarpa,