Deguelia hatschbachii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.M.G.Azevedo
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot.17: 45 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001253332
Common Names
- Deguelia
- Hatschbach's Deguelia
- Hatschbach's Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Deguelia hatschbachii is used for its wood and bark, which are used for making furniture, tools, and musical instruments. The plant is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deguelia hatschbachii has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Deguelia hatschbachii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It needs regular watering and fertilizing during the growing season.
Where to Find Deguelia hatschbachii
Deguelia hatschbachii is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
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
References
Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Deguelia hatschbachii A.M.G.Azevedo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.