Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
657484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 55: 203 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656816

Common Names

  • Debilis Droguetia
  • Droguetia debilis
  • Debilis Droguetia

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Description

Droguetia debilis (also called 'Tiny-leaved Droguetia', among many other common names) is a small, succulent shrub with tiny, ovate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Droguetia debilis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Droguetia debilis are small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Droguetia debilis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can also be taken from mature plants.

Where to Find Droguetia debilis

Droguetia debilis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Venezuela.

Droguetia debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Droguetia debilis?

Droguetia debilis

What is the common name of Droguetia debilis?

Weedy droguetia

What is the natural habitat of Droguetia debilis?

Dry, open forests in China

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851674-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.