Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 20: 239 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639266
Common Names
- Deherainia matudae
- Matudae Deherainia
- Deherainia Matudae
Description
Deherainia matudae (also called 'Coralberry' and 'Coralbeads', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Indonesia. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Deherainia matudae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Deherainia matudae are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deherainia matudae is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be propagated from seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Deherainia matudae
Deherainia matudae is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Deherainia matudae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deherainia matudae?
Deherainia matudae
What type of plant is Deherainia matudae?
Evergreen shrub
Where does Deherainia matudae grow?
It is native to China, Japan, and Korea
Species in the Deherainia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
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Amblyanthus multiflorus,
Amblyanthus obovatus,
Amblyanthus praetervisus,
Androsace beringensis,
Androsace idahoensis,
Androsace adenocephala,
Androsace adfinis,
Androsace aflatunensis,
Androsace aizoon,
Androsace akbajtalensis,
Androsace alaica,
Androsace alaschanica,
Androsace alaskana,
Androsace albana,
Androsace alchemilloides,
Androsace alpina,
Androsace americana,
Androsace apus,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace aretioides,
Androsace argentea,
Androsace armeniaca,
Androsace axillaris,
Androsace baltistanica,
Androsace bidentata,
Androsace bisulca,
Androsace brachystegia,
Androsace brahmaputrae,
Androsace brevis,
Androsace bryomorpha,
Androsace bulleyana,
Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
Androsace caespitosa,
Androsace cernuiflora,
Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,