Deppea anisophylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.O.Williams
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 26: 490 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941851
Common Names
- Deppea Anisophylla
- Anisophylla Deppea
- Deppea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deppea anisophylla (also called 'Unequal-Leaved Deppea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It has glossy green leaves and small purple flowers. It is found in moist deciduous and evergreen forests, as well as grasslands and open areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deppea anisophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deppea anisophylla is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deppea anisophylla is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Central America. It is a fast-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 10 cm. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Deppea anisophylla
Deppea anisophylla is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Deppea genus
Deppea sousae, Deppea keniae, Deppea pauciflora, Deppea tubana, Deppea serboi, Deppea nitida, Deppea foliosa, Deppea arachnipoda, Deppea rubrinervis, Deppea rupicola, Deppea densiflora, Deppea amaranthoides, Deppea hoffmannioides, Deppea amaranthina, Deppea anisophylla, Deppea blumenaviensis, Deppea cornifolia, Deppea ehrenbergii, Deppea erythrorhiza, Deppea grandiflora, Deppea guerrerensis, Deppea hamelioides, Deppea hernandezii, Deppea hintonii, Deppea inaequalis, Deppea martinez-calderonii, Deppea microphylla, Deppea oaxacana, Deppea obtusiflora, Deppea pubescens, Deppea purpurascens, Deppea purpusii, Deppea schultzei, Deppea splendens, Deppea tenuiflora, Deppea umbellata, Deppea chimalaparum, Deppea miahuatlantica, Deppea scoti,
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-60286: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.