Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
neei
ID:
507644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Novon 17: 284 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506976

Common Names

  • Davilla neei
  • Nee's Davilla
  • Neei Davilla

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Description

Davilla neei (also called Nee's Davilla, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand, and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and a hairy underside.

Uses & Benefits

Davilla neei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Davilla neei is white in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Davilla neei is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F. It is best to plant in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Davilla neei

Davilla neei is found in Brazil.

Davilla neei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davilla neei?

Davilla neei

What is the family of Davilla neei?

Dilleniaceae

Where is Davilla neei native to?

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,