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
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.
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 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,