Deppea hoffmannioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 53: 257 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922738
Common Names
- Deppea hoffmannioides
- Hoffmannioides Deppea
- Hoffmannioides Deppea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deppea hoffmannioides (also called Hoffmann's Deppea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical America. It has large, heart-shaped leaves with a waxy texture and a thick, succulent stem. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Deppea hoffmannioides is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright, colorful flowers and its ability to tolerate low light conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deppea hoffmannioides has a small, bright yellow flower with white and purple markings. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deppea hoffmannioides is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Deppea hoffmannioides
Deppea hoffmannioides can be found in 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-468371: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.