Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosterm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 93: 476 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639261
Common Names
- Dehaasia velutinosa
- Velutinosa Dehaasia
- Dehaasia Velutinosa
Description
Dehaasia velutinosa (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 velutinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dehaasia velutinosa are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dehaasia velutinosa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be propagated from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Dehaasia velutinosa
Dehaasia velutinosa is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Dehaasia velutinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dehaasia velutinosa?
Dehaasia velutinosa
What type of plant is Dehaasia velutinosa?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Dehaasia velutinosa grow?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
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,