Deppea keniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & Saynes
Source:
wcs
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 49: 48 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808452
Common Names
- Deppea Keniae
- Keniae Orchid
- Keniae Deppea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deppea keniae (also called Kenya Deppea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Africa, found in wet forests and along streams. It has large, bright green leaves and produces yellow flowers with red bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Deppea keniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deppea keniae is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deppea keniae is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the most reliable method of propagation. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Deppea keniae
Deppea keniae is native to Kenya and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Deppea keniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deppea keniae?
Deppea keniae
What is the common name of Deppea keniae?
Kenyan Deppea
Where is Deppea keniae found?
Kenya
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-346685: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
A. Saynes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Saynes' in the authors string.