Status:
valid
Authors:
Fraga & Stehmann
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: S2 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749139
Common Names
- Lanosa Davilla
- Davilla lanosa
- Davilla
Description
Davilla lanosa (also called Hairy Davilla, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Davilla lanosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Davilla lanosa has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a short, pointed calyx. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Davilla lanosa is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America. It is propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Davilla lanosa
Davilla lanosa is native to South America. It is found in wet forests and along streams from sea level to elevations of 1,200 m (3,900 ft).
Davilla lanosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davilla lanosa?
Davilla lanosa
What is the common name of Davilla lanosa?
Hairy Davilla
Where is Davilla lanosa found?
Davilla lanosa is found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands
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,