Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
delavayi
ID:
653398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 835 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652730

Common Names

  • Dobinea delavayi
  • Delavayi Dobinea
  • Dobinea

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Synonyms

  • Podoon delavayi Baill. [unknown]

Description

Dobinea delavayi (also called Delavay's Dobinea, 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 yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dobinea delavayi 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 Dobinea delavayi 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

Dobinea delavayi 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 Dobinea delavayi

Dobinea delavayi is native to China and can be found in the mountains.

Dobinea delavayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dobinea delavayi?

Dobinea delavayi

What type of plant is Dobinea delavayi?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Dobinea delavayi native to?

It is native to China

Species in the Dobinea genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

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