Davilla minutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutifolia
ID:
744382
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fraga
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 60: 357 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743715
Common Names
- Davilla minutifolia
- Minutifolia Davilla
- Minutifolia Velvetberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Davilla minutifolia (also called Small-leaved davilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the figwort family. It is native to South America and is found in moist, open habitats. It is an evergreen shrub with linear, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Davilla minutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is often grown for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Davilla minutifolia are white, tubular and about 2 cm long. The seeds are small, flat and black. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Davilla minutifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 18-22°C (65-72°F).
Where to Find Davilla minutifolia
Davilla minutifolia can be found in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Davilla minutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davilla minutifolia?
Davilla minutifolia
What type of plant is Davilla minutifolia?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Davilla minutifolia?
Tropical forests of South America
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-2895963: Based on the initial data import
Claudio Nicoletti de Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraga' in the authors string.