Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
749480

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Jeffrey & W.J.de Wilde) H.Schaef. & S.S.Renner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Taxon 60: 133 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748813

Common Names

  • Baijiania decipiens
  • Decipiens Baijiania
  • Decipiens Baijiania Plant

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Synonyms

  • Sinobaijiania decipiens C.Jeffrey & W.J.de Wilde [unknown]

Description

Baijiania decipiens (also called Decipiens Baijiania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with oblong leaves and bright purple flowers. It is native to East Africa and is found in rocky habitats and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Baijiania decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Baijiania decipiens has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have multiple stems. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baijiania decipiens is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Baijiania decipiens

Baijiania decipiens is native to the Yunnan province of China.

Baijiania decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Baijiania decipiens?

Baijiania decipiens

What is the common name of Baijiania decipiens?

Deceptive Baijiania

What is the natural habitat of Baijiania decipiens?

Dry, rocky hillsides and bushveld

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2903244: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.
Susanne Renner (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Renner' in the authors string.
Hanno Schaefer (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Schaef.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.