Status:
valid
Authors:
Vieill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Linn. Normandie 9: 342 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938234
Common Names
- Delarbrea collina
- Collina Delarbrea
- Delarbrea shrub
Description
Delarbrea collina (also called 'Collin's Delarbrea', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It typically grows in dry, disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.
Uses & Benefits
Delarbrea collina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Delarbrea collina has small, yellow flowers with a red centre. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown colour. The seedlings are small with a single stem and a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Delarbrea collina is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Peru and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Delarbrea collina
Delarbrea collina is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.
Species in the Delarbrea genus
Species in the Myodocarpaceae family
Delarbrea balansae,
Delarbrea collina,
Delarbrea harmsii,
Delarbrea longicarpa,
Delarbrea michieana,
Delarbrea montana,
Delarbrea paradoxa,
Myodocarpus crassifolius,
Myodocarpus fraxinifolius,
Myodocarpus gracilis,
Myodocarpus involucratus,
Myodocarpus lanceolatus,
Myodocarpus pinnatus,
Myodocarpus simplicifolius,
Myodocarpus vieillardii,