Status:
valid
Authors:
Fraga & Aymard
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 150: 368 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317463
Description
Davilla hirsuticarpa (also called 'Hirsuticarpa Davilla', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, thin leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Davilla hirsuticarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Davilla hirsuticarpa has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Davilla hirsuticarpa is a species of shrub found in Brazil. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Davilla hirsuticarpa
Davilla hirsuticarpa can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Davilla hirsuticarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davilla hirsuticarpa?
Davilla hirsuticarpa
What is the family of Davilla hirsuticarpa?
Dilleniaceae
Where is Davilla hirsuticarpa found?
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,