Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
639496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Kubitzki

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 95 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638828

Common Names

  • Davilla nitida
  • Shiny Davilla
  • Shiny Leatherleaf

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Synonyms

  • Tetracera nitida Vahl [unknown]
  • Tetracera multiflora DC. [unknown]
  • Davilla aspera matudae (Lundell) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Davilla ciliata A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Davilla densiflora Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Davilla itaparicensis Casar. [unknown]
  • Davilla lacunosa minor Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla macrophylla A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Davilla matudae Lundell [unknown]
  • Davilla multiflora A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Davilla multiflora Seem. [unknown]
  • Davilla multiflora acutangula Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla sagrana A.Rich. [unknown]
  • Davilla suaveolens Glaz. [unknown]

Description

Davilla nitida (also called the Nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida 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 nitida

Davilla nitida can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Davilla nitida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davilla nitida?

Davilla nitida

What is the common name of Davilla nitida?

Shiny Davilla

What is the natural habitat of Davilla nitida?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests of South America

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-2758438: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Klaus Kubitzki (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kubitzki' in the authors string.