Diegodendron humbertii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humbertii
ID:
944061
Status:
valid
Authors:
Capuron
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 3: 386 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943399
Common Names
- Diegodendron
- Humbert's Diegodendron
- Humbert's Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diegodendron humbertii (also called 'Humbertii', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall. It has large, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Diegodendron humbertii is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in containers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diegodendron humbertii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diegodendron humbertii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Diegodendron humbertii
Diegodendron humbertii can be found in Colombia.
Species in the Diegodendron genus
Species in the Bixaceae family
Bixa arborea, Bixa excelsa, Bixa orellana, Bixa platycarpa, Bixa urucurana, Cochlospermum noldei, Cochlospermum angolense, Cochlospermum fraseri, Cochlospermum gillivraei, Cochlospermum intermedium, Cochlospermum orinocense, Cochlospermum planchonii, Cochlospermum regium, Cochlospermum religiosum, Cochlospermum tetraporum, Cochlospermum tinctorium, Cochlospermum vitifolium, Cochlospermum wittei, Cochlospermum macnamarae, Cochlospermum arafuricum, Cochlospermum wrightii, Cochlospermum gonzalezii, Cochlospermum palmatifidum, Cochlospermum malvifolium, Diegodendron humbertii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61803: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.