Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
638809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) B.L.Turner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 268 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638141

Common Names

  • Darcya costaricensis
  • Costa Rican Darcya
  • Darcya

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Description

Darcya costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Darcya, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Central America, and is found in humid forests and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Darcya costaricensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Darcya costaricensis are white or pink, with four petals and a long, curved pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Darcya costaricensis is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.

Where to Find Darcya costaricensis

Darcya costaricensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central America.

Darcya costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Darcya costaricensis?

Darcya costaricensis

What is the natural habitat of Darcya costaricensis?

Darcya costaricensis is found in humid forests in Central America.

What are the growth requirements of Darcya costaricensis?

Darcya costaricensis prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:971056-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].