Deguelia rufescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) R.A.Camargo & A.M.G.Azevedo
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa356: 288 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423602
Common Names
- Deguelia rufescens
- Rufescens Deguelia
- Deguelia Rufescens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deguelia rufescens (also called Rufescent Deguelia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a spreading crown and a single trunk that grows up to 10 m tall. The leaves are ovate and have a glossy texture. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are round and red. It grows in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Deguelia rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deguelia rufescens has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deguelia rufescens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Deguelia rufescens
Deguelia rufescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Deguelia rufescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deguelia rufescens?
Deguelia rufescens
What is the common name of Deguelia rufescens?
Redwood
What is the natural habitat of Deguelia rufescens?
Tropical forests
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Augusto Camargo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Camargo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77185873-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Deguelia rufescens (Benth.) R.A.Camargo & A.M.G.Azevedo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.