Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mildbraedii
ID:
643125

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
cmp

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Deut. Zentr.-Afr. Exped., Bot. 2: 497 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642457

Common Names

  • Desplatsia mildbraedii
  • Mildbraedii Desplatsia
  • Mildbraedii Thread Orchid

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Description

Desplatsia mildbraedii (also called Mildbraed's Desplatsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 5 m tall, with elliptic-lanceolate leaves, up to 6 cm long. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia, and south to Angola and Mozambique, growing in forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Desplatsia mildbraedii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces white flowers in the summer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desplatsia mildbraedii is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desplatsia mildbraedii is a perennial shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Desplatsia mildbraedii

Desplatsia mildbraedii is native to South America and can be found growing in the wild in the humid and wet areas of the region.

Desplatsia mildbraedii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desplatsia mildbraedii?

Desplatsia mildbraedii

What is the common name of Desplatsia mildbraedii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Desplatsia mildbraedii?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763124: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.