Status:
valid
Authors:
Feuillet
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 597 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745939
Common Names
- Dilkea lecta
- Lecta Dilkea
- Lecta
Description
Dilkea lecta (also called Lect's Dilkea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to India, and is found in tropical forests and disturbed habitats. It has pinnate leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dilkea lecta is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Dilkea lecta has small yellow flowers. Seed: The seed is small, round and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dilkea lecta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Dilkea lecta
Dilkea lecta can be found in the Western Ghats of India.
Dilkea lecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dilkea lecta?
Dilkea lecta
What is the common name of Dilkea lecta?
Lecta Dilkea
Where is Dilkea lecta native to?
India
Species in the Dilkea genus
Dilkea acuminata,
Dilkea margaritae,
Dilkea retusa,
Dilkea granvillei,
Dilkea exilis,
Dilkea clarkei,
Dilkea vanessae,
Dilkea tillettii,
Dilkea cuneata,
Dilkea ovalis,
Dilkea lecta,
Dilkea hebes,
Dilkea nitens,
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis,
Adenia litoralis,
Adenia mcdadeana,
Adenia metamorpha,
Adenia stylosa,
Adenia aculeata,
Adenia acuta,
Adenia adenifera,
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,