Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
scabrella
ID:
648300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asiat. Rar. 1: 20 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647632

Common Names

  • Dillenia scabrella
  • Scabrella Dillenia
  • Scabrella

Searching for Dillenia scabrella? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Wormia scabrella Spreng. [unknown]
  • Colbertia scabrella D.Don [unknown]
  • Dillenia elata Pierre [unknown]
  • Dillenia pilosa Buch.-Ham. [unknown]

Description

Dillenia scabrella (also called Scabrellous 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 scabrella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Dillenia scabrella? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dillenia scabrella 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 scabrella

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

Dillenia scabrella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dillenia scabrella?

Dillenia scabrella

What is the common name of Dillenia scabrella?

Scabrellous Dillenia

What is the natural habitat of Dillenia scabrella?

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,

References