Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palembanica
ID:
639911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosterm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 93: 463 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639243

Common Names

  • Palembang Dehaasia
  • Dehaasia palembanica
  • Palembang Mahogany

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Description

Dehaasia palembanica (also called Palembang dehaasia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub native to Indonesia. It has small, ovate leaves with a wavy margin and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, open forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dehaasia palembanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance for drought and is also used as a windbreak or hedge. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dehaasia palembanica is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dehaasia palembanica 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 palembanica

Dehaasia palembanica is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Dehaasia palembanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dehaasia palembanica?

Dehaasia palembanica

What type of plant is Dehaasia palembanica?

Tree

Where is Dehaasia palembanica native to?

Indonesia

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,