Status:
valid
Authors:
(Harms) A.M.G.Azevedo & R.A.Camargo
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Brittonia66: 14 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317436
Common Names
- Deguelia Dasycalyx
- Dasycalyx Deguelia
- Dasycalyx Deguelia Tree
Description
Deguelia dasycalyx (also called 'Thorny Deguelia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers. It has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The leaves are long and narrow, and the stems are covered in small thorns.
Uses & Benefits
Deguelia dasycalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deguelia dasycalyx has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deguelia dasycalyx is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and replanted in moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Deguelia dasycalyx
Deguelia dasycalyx can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Deguelia dasycalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deguelia dasycalyx?
Deguelia dasycalyx
What type of plant is Deguelia dasycalyx?
It is a species of legume
Where is Deguelia dasycalyx found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Deguelia genus
Deguelia amazonica,
Deguelia scandens,
Deguelia negrensis,
Deguelia rariflora,
Deguelia spruceana,
Deguelia densiflora,
Deguelia duckeana,
Deguelia glaucifolia,
Deguelia hatschbachii,
Deguelia utilis,
Deguelia occidentalis,
Deguelia costata,
Deguelia dasycalyx,
Deguelia decorticans,
Deguelia urucu,
Deguelia nitidula,
Deguelia angulata,
Deguelia rufescens,
Deguelia picta,
Deguelia martynii,
Deguelia chrysophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family