Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denudata
ID:
643396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Viv.) Pfisterer & Podlech

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 22: 587 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000642728

Common Names

  • Deverra denudata
  • Naked Deverra
  • Naked-stemmed Deverra

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Synonyms

  • Pituranthos denudatus Viv. [unknown]
  • Pituranthos crassifolius Andr. [unknown]
  • Pituranthos chloranthus (Coss. & Durieu) Schinz [unknown]
  • Bunium pityranthon Spreng. [unknown]
  • Deverra chlorantha Coss. & Durieu [unknown]
  • Deverra pituranthos DC. [unknown]
  • Hymenophora denudata Viv. ex Coss. [unknown]
  • Pituranthos chloranthus robustus Maire [unknown]

Description

Deverra denudata (also called 'Naked Deverra', among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to South Africa, growing up to 2m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and is hardy to USDA zone 6.

Uses & Benefits

Deverra denudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and rheumatism.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Deverra denudata sub. aphylla (Cham. & Schltdl.) Pfisterer & Podlech

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deverra denudata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deverra denudata is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from semi-ripe cuttings taken in summer or from seed sown in autumn. It can also be propagated by layering or division in spring.

Where to Find Deverra denudata

Deverra denudata is native to the Canary Islands.

Deverra denudata FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Deverra denudata?

Deverra denudata prefers well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil.

What is the ideal light exposure for Deverra denudata?

Deverra denudata prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the ideal temperature range for Deverra denudata?

Deverra denudata prefers temperatures between 45-85°F (7-29°C).

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2763389: Based on the initial data import
Domenico Viviani (1772-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Viv.' in the authors string.
Dietrich Podlech (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Podlech' in the authors string.
Rutgart Pfisterer (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pfisterer' in the authors string.