Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
borbonica
ID:
639988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Flora 52: 306 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639320

Common Names

  • Deinbollia borbonica
  • Borbonica Deinbollia
  • Deinbollia Borbonica

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Synonyms

  • Deinbollia borbonica arenicola Capuron [unknown]
  • Deinbollia borbonica glabrata Radlk. [unknown]
  • Deinbollia borbonica minor Radlk. [unknown]
  • Deinbollia borbonica pilosula Capuron [unknown]
  • Deinbollia borbonica subcordata Verdc. [unknown]
  • Deinbollia borbonica trichogyra Radlk. [unknown]
  • Deinbollia nyikensis Baker [unknown]

Description

Deinbollia borbonica (also called Bourbon False-Lily, among many other common names) is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial native to Bolivia and Paraguay. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in dry, open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Deinbollia borbonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deinbollia borbonica has small yellow flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deinbollia borbonica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have established roots.

Where to Find Deinbollia borbonica

Deinbollia borbonica is native to tropical Africa and is found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in lowland rainforest and montane forest.

Deinbollia borbonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deinbollia borbonica?

Deinbollia borbonica

What is the common name of Deinbollia borbonica?

Bourbon Pineapple Lily

What is the natural habitat of Deinbollia borbonica?

Grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Deinbollia genus

Deinbollia acuminata, Deinbollia angustifolia, Deinbollia boinensis, Deinbollia borbonica, Deinbollia calophylla, Deinbollia cauliflora, Deinbollia crassipes, Deinbollia cuneifolia, Deinbollia dasybotrys, Deinbollia evrardii, Deinbollia fanshawei, Deinbollia fulvotomentella, Deinbollia gossweileri, Deinbollia grandifolia, Deinbollia hierniana, Deinbollia insignis, Deinbollia kilimandscharica, Deinbollia laurentii, Deinbollia laurifolia, Deinbollia longiacuminata, Deinbollia macrantha, Deinbollia macrocarpa, Deinbollia macroura, Deinbollia maxima, Deinbollia mezilii, Deinbollia neglecta, Deinbollia nyasica, Deinbollia oblongifolia, Deinbollia pervillei, Deinbollia pinnata, Deinbollia pycnophylla, Deinbollia pynaertii, Deinbollia rambaensis, Deinbollia reticulata, Deinbollia revoluta, Deinbollia saligna, Deinbollia unijuga, Deinbollia xanthocarpa, Deinbollia oreophila,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References