Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 8: 50 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639289
Common Names
- Deidamia setigera
- Setigera Deidamia
- Deidamia Setigera
Description
Deidamia setigera (also called Bristly False-Lily, among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial native to Bolivia and Paraguay. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, open forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Deidamia setigera 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 Deidamia setigera are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deidamia setigera 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 Deidamia setigera
Deidamia setigera is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Deidamia setigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deidamia setigera?
Deidamia setigera
What is the common name of Deidamia setigera?
Hairy Pineapple Lily
What is the natural habitat of Deidamia setigera?
Grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Deidamia genus
Species in the Passifloraceae family
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Adenia antongilliana,
Adenia ballyi,
Adenia banaensis,
Adenia bequaertii,
Adenia boivinii,
Adenia cardiophylla,
Adenia cissampeloides,
Adenia cladosepala,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia crassa,
Adenia cynanchifolia,
Adenia densiflora,
Adenia digitata,
Adenia dinklagei,
Adenia dolichosiphon,
Adenia ecirrosa,
Adenia elegans,
Adenia ellenbeckii,
Adenia epigea,
Adenia erecta,
Adenia fasciculata,
Adenia fernandesiana,
Adenia firingalavensis,
Adenia fruticosa,
Adenia gedoensis,
Adenia glauca,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia goetzei,
Adenia gracilis,
Adenia guineensis,
Adenia gummifera,
Adenia hastata,
Adenia heterophylla,
Adenia hondala,
Adenia huillensis,
Adenia inermis,
Adenia isaloensis,
Adenia karibaensis,
Adenia keramanthus,
Adenia kinabaluensis,