Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cairocan
ID:
639881

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vidal) C.K.Allen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 445 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639213

Common Names

  • Dehaasia cairocan
  • Cairocan Dehaasia
  • Cairocan Leafless Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Beilschmiedia cairocan S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Beilschmiedia nigrifolia Elmer [unknown]

Description

Dehaasia cairocan (also called 'Cairocan Dehaasia', among many other common names) is a shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Dehaasia cairocan is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dehaasia cairocan has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dehaasia cairocan is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and should be about 10 cm in length. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Dehaasia cairocan

Dehaasia cairocan is native to Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Dehaasia cairocan FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dehaasia cairocan?

Dehaasia cairocan

What is the common name of Dehaasia cairocan?

Cairo Dehaasia

What is the natural habitat of Dehaasia cairocan?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Dehaasia genus

Dehaasia arunachalensis, Dehaasia rangamattiensis, Dehaasia acuminata, Dehaasia annamensis, Dehaasia assamica, Dehaasia brachybotrys, Dehaasia caesia, Dehaasia cairocan, Dehaasia candolleana, Dehaasia celebica, Dehaasia corynantha, Dehaasia cuneata, Dehaasia firma, Dehaasia gigantocarpa, Dehaasia hainanensis, Dehaasia hirsuta, Dehaasia incrassata, Dehaasia kerrii, Dehaasia kurzii, Dehaasia kwangtungensis, Dehaasia lancifolia, Dehaasia longipedicellata, Dehaasia longipetiolata, Dehaasia membranacea, Dehaasia palembanica, Dehaasia paradoxa, Dehaasia pauciflora, Dehaasia pugerensis, Dehaasia spectabilis, Dehaasia subcaesia, Dehaasia suborbicularis, Dehaasia sumatrana, Dehaasia sumbaensis, Dehaasia teijsmannii, Dehaasia titanophylla, Dehaasia tomentosa, Dehaasia turfosa, Dehaasia velutinosa, Dehaasia elliptica, Dehaasia tonkinensis, Dehaasia pilosa, Dehaasia bandaharensis, Dehaasia poilanei,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2758904: Based on the initial data import
Sebastián Vidal y Soler (1842-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Vidal' in the authors string.
Caroline Kathryn Allen (1904-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.K.Allen' in the authors string.