Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & Salas-Mor.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 52: 58 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917569
Common Names
- Deppea nitida
- Shiny Deppea
- Shiny Tree-Cactus
Description
Deppea nitida (also called 'Shiny Deppea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is found growing in open, dry habitats at elevations of 500-1500 m. This species has a woody stem and small, ovate leaves. The flowers are small, white or pinkish, and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Deppea nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deppea nitida has small, white flowers that bloom in the summertime. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deppea nitida is a slow-growing, shrubby perennial that can reach a height of about 4 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Deppea nitida
Deppea nitida is native to Mexico.
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,