Declieuxia passerina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
passerina
ID:
938811
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex Zucc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Mant. 3: 112 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938149
Common Names
- Declieuxia passerina
- Passerina Declieuxia
- Declieuxia Passerina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Declieuxia passerina (also called Passerine Declieuxia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with small, oval leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Declieuxia passerina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and diarrhea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Declieuxia passerina is a bright pink with a darker center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Declieuxia passerina is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Declieuxia passerina
Declieuxia passerina is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as desert scrub and grasslands.
Species in the Declieuxia genus
Declieuxia aspalathoides, Declieuxia cacuminis, Declieuxia coerulea, Declieuxia cordigera, Declieuxia dasyphylla, Declieuxia decumbens, Declieuxia deltoidea, Declieuxia diamantinae, Declieuxia diantheroides, Declieuxia dusenii, Declieuxia fruticosa, Declieuxia gracilis, Declieuxia hatschbachii, Declieuxia humilis, Declieuxia irwinii, Declieuxia juniperina, Declieuxia lancifolia, Declieuxia leiophylla, Declieuxia lysimachioides, Declieuxia marioides, Declieuxia muscosa, Declieuxia oenanthoides, Declieuxia passerina, Declieuxia pruinosa, Declieuxia rhexioides, Declieuxia saturejoides, Declieuxia spergulifolia, Declieuxia tenuiflora, Declieuxia verticillata,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56816: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.