Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 93: 432 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639215
Common Names
- Dehaasia corynantha
- Corynantha Dehaasia
- Corynantha Leafless Orchid
Description
Dehaasia celebica (also called 'Celebes Dehaasia', among many other common names) is a shrub with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Indonesia, and grows in dry, sandy soils in open, grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dehaasia celebica is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It has a unique, light green foliage that is attractive and can be used to add texture and color to any garden. It is also used as a windbreak and can be used to create a natural privacy screen. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dehaasia celebica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dehaasia celebica 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 celebica
Dehaasia celebica is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Dehaasia celebica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dehaasia celebica?
Dehaasia celebica
What is the common name of Dehaasia celebica?
Celebes Dehaasia
What is the natural habitat of Dehaasia celebica?
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,