Davilla lacunosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lacunosa
ID:
639478
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Flora 21(2 Beibl.): 49 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638810
Common Names
- Davilla lacunosa
- Lacunose Davilla
- Hole-leaf Davilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Davilla lacunosa (also called the Lacunosa 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 lacunosa 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 lacunosa 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 lacunosa 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 lacunosa
Davilla lacunosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Davilla lacunosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davilla lacunosa?
Davilla lacunosa
What type of plant is Davilla lacunosa?
Shrub
Where does Davilla lacunosa 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-2758421: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.