Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
kunthii
ID:
639477

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.St.-Hil.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Pl. Usuel. Bras. 5: 6, t. 22 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638809

Common Names

  • Davilla kunthii
  • Kunth's Davilla
  • Kunth's Leatherleaf

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Synonyms

  • Tetracera plicata Willd. ex Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Tetracera aspera Willd. [unknown]
  • Davilla aspera tenuis Benoist [unknown]
  • Davilla asperrima Splitg. [unknown]
  • Davilla brasiliana Billb. ex Beurl. [unknown]
  • Davilla densa J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Davilla lucida C.Presl [unknown]
  • Davilla lucida tenuis Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla ovata C.Presl [unknown]
  • Davilla pseudorugosa Glaz. [unknown]
  • Davilla surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Davilla tenuis Eichler [unknown]
  • Tetracera calophylla Gilg [unknown]
  • Hieronia scabra Vell. [unknown]

Description

Davilla kunthii (also called the Kunthii 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 kunthii 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 kunthii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Davilla kunthii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and 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 kunthii

Davilla kunthii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Davilla kunthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davilla kunthii?

Davilla kunthii

What type of plant is Davilla kunthii?

Shrub

Where does Davilla kunthii grow?

Brazil

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