Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
938906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vieill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Linn. Normandie 9: 343 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938244

Common Names

  • Delarbrea paradoxa
  • Paradoxa Delarbrea
  • Delarbrea shrub

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Description

Delarbrea paradoxa (also called Paradoxical Delarbrea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and is found in tropical rainforests, moist forests, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Delarbrea paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Delarbrea paradoxa sub. paradoxa
Delarbrea paradoxa sub. depauperata Lowry

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Delarbrea paradoxa 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 paradoxa is a small shrub that grows in dry, open woodlands. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Delarbrea paradoxa

Delarbrea paradoxa is native to tropical rainforests in New Guinea.

References

Eugène Vieillard (1819-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vieill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:90205-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.