Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
648296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 1: 200 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647628

Common Names

  • Retuse Dillenia
  • Retuse Elephant Apple
  • Retuse Dillenia

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Synonyms

  • Wormia retusa Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Wormia integra Hook.f. & Thomson [unknown]
  • Dillenia integra Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Dillenia retusa (also called Retuse Dillenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, leathery leaves and yellow to orange flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dillenia retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The plant has a strong woody stem and can be used for making furniture and other wood products. The leaves of the plant can be used as a herbal remedy for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dillenia retusa is a white, five-petalled bloom with a yellow centre. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dillenia retusa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Dillenia retusa

Dillenia retusa is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Dillenia retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dillenia retusa?

Dillenia retusa

What is the common name of Dillenia retusa?

Retuse Dillenia

What is the natural habitat of Dillenia retusa?

Woodlands, meadows, and hedgerows

Species in the Dillenia genus

Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana, Dillenia biflora, Dillenia blanchardii, Dillenia bolsteri, Dillenia borneensis, Dillenia bracteata, Dillenia castaneifolia, Dillenia celebica, Dillenia crenatifolia, Dillenia cyclopensis, Dillenia diantha, Dillenia excelsa, Dillenia eximia, Dillenia fagifolia, Dillenia ferruginea, Dillenia fischeri, Dillenia hookeri, Dillenia indica, Dillenia ingens, Dillenia insignis, Dillenia insularum, Dillenia luzoniensis, Dillenia mansonii, Dillenia marsupialis, Dillenia megalantha, Dillenia monantha, Dillenia montana, Dillenia nalagi, Dillenia obovata, Dillenia ochreata, Dillenia ovalifolia, Dillenia ovata, Dillenia papuana, Dillenia parkinsonii, Dillenia parviflora, Dillenia pentagyna, Dillenia philippinensis, Dillenia ptempoda, Dillenia pulchella, Dillenia quercifolia, Dillenia reifferscheidia, Dillenia reticulata, Dillenia retusa, Dillenia salomonensis, Dillenia scabrella,

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,

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