Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg & Dinkl. ex Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 165: 684 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639328
Common Names
- Deinbollia calophylla
- Calophylla Deinbollia
- Deinbollia Calophylla
Description
Deinbollia calophylla (also called Beautiful-Leaved 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 calophylla 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 calophylla 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinbollia calophylla 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 calophylla
Deinbollia calophylla 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 calophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deinbollia calophylla?
Deinbollia calophylla
What is the common name of Deinbollia calophylla?
Beautiful Pineapple Lily
What is the natural habitat of Deinbollia calophylla?
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