Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 333 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639222
Common Names
- Dehaasia firma
- Firm Dehaasia
- Firm Leafless Orchid
Description
Dehaasia firma (also called Firm 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 firma 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
The flower of Dehaasia firma is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dehaasia firma is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Water regularly and fertilize monthly.
Where to Find Dehaasia firma
Dehaasia firma is native to Southeast Asia, including China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Dehaasia firma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dehaasia firma?
Dehaasia firma
What is the common name of Dehaasia firma?
Firm Dehaasia
What is the natural habitat of Dehaasia firma?
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,