Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
havardii
ID:
1329815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Gray) J.M.Porter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Aliso 32: 56 (2014 publ. 2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342269

Common Names

  • Dayia havardii
  • Havard's Dayia
  • Havard's Dayia

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Description

Dayia havardii (also called the Havard's Dayia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves, and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dayia havardii is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy yellow flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dayia havardii has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dayia havardii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.

Where to Find Dayia havardii

Dayia havardii can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.

Dayia havardii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dayia havardii?

Dayia havardii

What type of plant is Dayia havardii?

Shrub

Where does Dayia havardii grow?

South America

Species in the Polemoniaceae family

Acanthogilia gloriosa, Aliciella caespitosa, Aliciella formosa, Aliciella haydenii, Aliciella heterostyla, Aliciella humillima, Aliciella hutchinsifolia, Aliciella latifolia, Aliciella leptomeria, Aliciella lottiae, Aliciella mcvickerae, Aliciella micromeria, Aliciella nyensis, Aliciella pentstemonoides, Aliciella pinnatifida, Aliciella ripleyi, Aliciella sedifolia, Aliciella stenothyrsa, Aliciella subacaulis, Aliciella subnuda, Aliciella tenuis, Aliciella triodon, Aliciella monoensis, Aliciella cliffordii, Allophyllum divaricatum, Allophyllum gilioides, Allophyllum glutinosum, Allophyllum integrifolium, Allophyllum nemophilophyllum, Bonplandia geminiflora, Bonplandia linearis, Bryantiella palmeri, Cantua dendritica, Cantua mediamnis, Cantua volcanica, Cantua alutacea, Cantua bicolor, Cantua buxifolia, Cantua candelilla, Cantua coerulea, Cantua cordata, Cantua cuzcoensis, Cantua flexuosa, Cantua glutinosa, Cantua hibrida, Cantua longifolia, Cantua megapotamica, Cantua ovata, Cantua pyrifolia, Cantua quercifolia,

References

Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
James Mark Porter (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Porter' in the authors string.