Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
hekouensis
ID:
1333774

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.T.Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Res., Harbin 36: 483 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346228



Common Names

  • Debregeasia hekouensis
  • Hekouensis Debregeasia
  • Hekouensis Plant


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Description

Debregeasia hekouensis (also called Hekou Debregeasia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to China. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm in height. It has yellow flowers and grows in meadows, pastures, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Debregeasia hekouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The flowers of this plant are edible and can be used to make tea. The leaves of this plant can be used as a salad green.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Debregeasia hekouensis has small, white flowers that are arranged in dense clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are short, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Debregeasia hekouensis is a perennial, evergreen, shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in well-draining soil. Water the cuttings regularly until they are established.

Where to Find Debregeasia hekouensis

Debregeasia hekouensis is found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.

Debregeasia hekouensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Debregeasia hekouensis?

Debregeasia hekouensis

What are the common names of Debregeasia hekouensis?

Hekou debregeasia

Where is Debregeasia hekouensis native to?

China

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Wen Tsai Wang (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77156529-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.