Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lecta
ID:
746606

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

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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.

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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 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,

References