Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
648165

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 27: 628 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647497

Common Names

  • Retuse Dilkea
  • Dilkea Retusa
  • Dilkea Retusus

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Synonyms

  • Passiflora helleborifolia Wallis ex Mast. [unknown]
  • Dilkea johannesii Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
  • Dilkea magnifica Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Dilkea parviflora Killip [unknown]
  • Dilkea ulei Harms [unknown]
  • Dilkea wallisii Mast. [unknown]

Description

Dilkea retusa (also called 'Kapok Tree' and 'Cotton Tree', among many other common names) is a large evergreen tree that can reach up to 40 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, and prefers habitats with high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Dilkea retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as heart problems, asthma, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dilkea retusa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dilkea retusa is a small shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Dilkea retusa

Dilkea retusa is native to South Africa.

Dilkea retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dilkea retusa?

Dilkea retusa

What type of plant is Dilkea retusa?

It is an evergreen shrub

Where is Dilkea retusa native to?

It is native to Australia

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