Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
longifolia
ID:
639573

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Wedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 16(1): 235 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638905



Common Names

  • Debregeasia longifolia
  • Longifolia Debregeasia
  • Long-Leaved Debregeasia


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Description

Debregeasia longifolia (also called Long-leaved Debregesia, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in the tropical rainforests of Africa. It has a woody stem with alternate, long leaves. The flowers are small and white with yellow centers. It is found in humid, tropical climates and grows in the understory of the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Debregeasia longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Debregeasia longifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Debregeasia longifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the plants should be potted up and grown in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Debregeasia longifolia

Debregeasia longifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Debregeasia longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Debregeasia longifolia?

Debregeasia longifolia

What is the common name of Debregeasia longifolia?

Long-leaved Debregeasia

What is the natural habitat of Debregeasia longifolia?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests of Africa

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

Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851412-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.