Deppea rupicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borhidi & K.Velasco
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 52: 42 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917632
Common Names
- Deppea Rupicola
- Rock-dwelling Deppea
- Deppea Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deppea rupicola (also called 'Rock-dwelling Deppea' and 'Lacy Deppea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 5–10 m. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Deppea rupicola is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deppea rupicola is yellow and tubular with a long spur. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and yellow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deppea rupicola 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 rupicola
Deppea rupicola is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico and Central 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-462982: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Kenia Velasco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Velasco' in the authors string.