Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subcaesia
ID:
639920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 361 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639252

Common Names

  • Dehaasia subcaesia
  • Subcaesia Dehaasia
  • Dehaasia Subcaesia

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Description

Dehaasia subcaesia (also called 'Coralberry' and 'Coralbeads', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Indonesia. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Dehaasia subcaesia 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 subcaesia 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 subcaesia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.

Where to Find Dehaasia subcaesia

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

Dehaasia subcaesia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dehaasia subcaesia?

Dehaasia subcaesia

What is the common name of Dehaasia subcaesia?

Subcaesia Dehaasia

What is the natural habitat of Dehaasia subcaesia?

Montane and subalpine scrub and grassland

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-2758940: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
André Joseph Guillaume Henri Kostermans (1906-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosterm.' in the authors string.