Davilla flexuosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
639466
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 17 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638798
Common Names
- Davilla
- Flexuosa
- Flexuous Davilla
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- Davilla adenophylla Mart. ex Eichler [unknown]
Description
Davilla flexuosa (also called the Flexuosa Davilla, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Colombia. It has a rounded shape and is covered with soft, velvety hairs. Its leaves are oval-shaped and have a leathery texture. It is found in humid tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Davilla flexuosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers and its attractive foliage. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Davilla flexuosa are white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Davilla flexuosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in early summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Seeds can also be used for propagation, but they may take longer to germinate.
Where to Find Davilla flexuosa
Davilla flexuosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Davilla flexuosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davilla flexuosa?
Davilla flexuosa
What type of plant is Davilla flexuosa?
Shrub
Where does Davilla flexuosa grow?
Brazil
Species in the Davilla genus
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,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2758410: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.