Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 432 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639333
Common Names
- Deinbollia cuneifolia
- Cuneifolia Deinbollia
- Deinbollia Cuneifolia
Synonyms
- Deinbollia brachybotrys Gilg [unknown]
- Deinbollia stenobotrys Gilg [unknown]
- Deinbollia unguiculata Gilg [unknown]
Description
Deinbollia cuneifolia (also called Wedge-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 cuneifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak or hedge. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Deinbollia cuneifolia is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deinbollia cuneifolia 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 cuneifolia
Deinbollia cuneifolia 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 cuneifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deinbollia cuneifolia?
Deinbollia cuneifolia
What is the common name of Deinbollia cuneifolia?
Wedge-leaved Pineapple Lily
What is the natural habitat of Deinbollia cuneifolia?
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