Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
decaryi
ID:
1228436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Choux) Klack.

Source:
tro

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 78: 191 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227774

Common Names

  • Pervillaea decaryi
  • Decaryi Pervillaea
  • Pervillaea Decaryi

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Description

Pervillaea decaryi (also called Decary's Pervillaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical America. It has a rounded crown and can reach up to 2 m in height. It grows in tropical forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pervillaea decaryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pervillaea decaryi has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Pervillaea decaryi

Pervillaea decaryi is native to Madagascar and can be found in the forests of the island.

Pervillaea decaryi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pervillaea decaryi?

Pervillaea decaryi

What are the common names of Pervillaea decaryi?

Decary's Ironwood, Decary's Ironwood tree

What is the natural habitat of Pervillaea decaryi?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50052193: Based on the initial data import
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
Pierre Choux (1890-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choux' in the authors string.