Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pauciflora
ID:
809119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & E.Martínez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 49: 49 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808453

Common Names

  • Deppea Pauciflora
  • Pauciflora Orchid
  • Pauciflora Deppea

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Description

Deppea pauciflora (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a pleasant scent and is known to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deppea pauciflora has small, white and yellow flowers, small, black seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deppea pauciflora 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 pauciflora

Deppea pauciflora is native to Costa Rica and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Deppea pauciflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deppea pauciflora?

Deppea pauciflora

What is the common name of Deppea pauciflora?

Few-flowered Deppea

Where is Deppea pauciflora found?

Kenya

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-346686: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Esteban Martínez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Martínez' in the authors string.