Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
1254982

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jovet-Ast) Bân

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vietnam 1: 134 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254320

Common Names

  • Drepananthus filiformis
  • Drepananthus filiformis var. filiformis
  • Drepananthus filiformis var. luteum

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Description

Drepananthus filiformis (also called Thread-like Drepananthus, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Uses & Benefits

Drepananthus filiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Drepananthus filiformis are white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drepananthus filiformis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Drepananthus filiformis

Drepananthus filiformis is native to tropical regions of Africa.

Drepananthus filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drepananthus filiformis?

Drepananthus filiformis

What is the common name of Drepananthus filiformis?

No common name

What type of plant is Drepananthus filiformis?

A shrub

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Suzanne Jovet-Ast (1914-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jovet-Ast' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Siddharthan Surveswaran: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Survesw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77109472-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.