Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
639506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 2: 457 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638838

Common Names

  • Davilla rugosa
  • Rugose Davilla
  • Rugose Leatherleaf

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Synonyms

  • Davilla brasiliana DC. [unknown]
  • Davilla pilosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Davilla rugosa capitata Rusby [unknown]
  • Davilla rugosa kunthii Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla rugosa luschnathii Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla rugosa martii Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla rugosa sellowii Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla rugosa willdenowii Eichler [unknown]
  • Davilla rugosa rugosa [unknown]

Description

Davilla rugosa (also called the Rugosa 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 rugosa is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Davilla rugosa var. riedelii Eichler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Davilla rugosa 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 rugosa 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 rugosa

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

Davilla rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Davilla rugosa?

Davilla rugosa

What is the common name of Davilla rugosa?

Rugose Davilla

What is the natural habitat of Davilla rugosa?

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