Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 349 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941888
Common Names
- Deppea tenuiflora
- Slender-flowered Deppea
- Slender-flowered Deppea Tree
Description
Deppea tenuiflora (also called Slender-flowered deppea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Sierra Madre del Sur region of Guerrero, Mexico, and is found in tropical deciduous and evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Deppea tenuiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and antifungal properties, as well as for its ability to reduce fever and treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deppea tenuiflora is yellow, with a white center. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deppea tenuiflora is a shrub that grows up to 1-2 m in height. It is native to the tropical dry forests of Mexico and Central America. It is an easy to grow plant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Deppea tenuiflora
Deppea tenuiflora is native to 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,