Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
938896

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

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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.

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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.

References

Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90197-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.