Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
639444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève 4: 217 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638776

Common Names

  • Winged Davilla
  • Winged Davilla
  • Winged Davilla

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Synonyms

  • Curatella alata Vent. [unknown]
  • Davilla vaginata Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla wormiifolia Baill. [unknown]

Description

Davilla alata (also called Winged Davilla, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to South America, and is found in open woodlands and heathlands. It has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Davilla alata is a shrub that is native to Brazil. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers attract birds and insects. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge plant, and its leaves can be used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Davilla alata is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, flattened disc, and the seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davilla alata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Davilla alata

Davilla alata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Davilla alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davilla alata?

Davilla alata

What is the common name of Davilla alata?

Winged Davilla

What is the natural habitat of Davilla alata?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

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