Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorence
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 4: 405 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941868
Common Names
- Deppea hernandezii
- Hernandez's Deppea
- Hernandez's Deppea Tree
Description
Deppea hernandezii (also called Hernandez's deppea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Sierra Madre del Sur region of Guerrero, Mexico, and is found in tropical deciduous and evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Deppea hernandezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for timber and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deppea hernandezii has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deppea hernandezii is a species of shrub that is native to Mexico. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings.
Where to Find Deppea hernandezii
Deppea hernandezii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
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,