Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Fl. Malay Penins. 5: 329 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639220
Common Names
- Dehaasia elliptica
- Elliptic Dehaasia
- Elliptic Leafless Orchid
Description
Dehaasia elliptica (also called Elliptic dehaasia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to India. It has small, ovate leaves with a wavy margin and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dehaasia elliptica is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It has a unique, dark 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 elliptica 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 elliptica 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 elliptica
Dehaasia elliptica is native to Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Dehaasia elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dehaasia elliptica?
Dehaasia elliptica
What is the common name of Dehaasia elliptica?
Elliptic Dehaasia
What is the natural habitat of Dehaasia elliptica?
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,