Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
639567

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.J.Chen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 21: 477 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638899

Common Names

  • Debregeasia elliptica
  • Elliptica Debregeasia
  • Elliptic Debregeasia

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Description

Debregeasia elliptica (also called Elliptic Debregesia, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in the tropical rainforests of Africa. It has a woody stem with alternate, elliptic leaves. The flowers are small and white with yellow centers. It is found in humid, tropical climates and grows in the understory of the rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Debregeasia elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Debregeasia elliptica has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Debregeasia elliptica is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Once rooted, the plants should be potted up and grown in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Debregeasia elliptica

Debregeasia elliptica can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Debregeasia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Debregeasia elliptica?

Debregeasia elliptica

What is the common name of Debregeasia elliptica?

Elliptic Debregeasia

What is the natural habitat of Debregeasia elliptica?

Tropical and subtropical rainforests of Africa

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Chia Jui Chen (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.J.Chen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901882-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.