Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 161 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638833
Common Names
- Davilla pedicellaris
- Pedicellate Davilla
- Pedicellate Leatherleaf
Description
Davilla pedicellaris (also called the Pedicellaris 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 pedicellaris is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Davilla pedicellaris 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Davilla pedicellaris 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 pedicellaris
Davilla pedicellaris can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
Davilla pedicellaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Davilla pedicellaris?
Davilla pedicellaris
What is the common name of Davilla pedicellaris?
Pedicel Davilla
What is the natural habitat of Davilla pedicellaris?
Tropical and subtropical rainforests 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,