Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
938640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choux

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Natl. Sci. Lyon, Cl. Sci. 17: 62 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937978

Common Names

  • Madagascar Decarya
  • Madagascar Decarya Tree
  • Madagascar Decarya Plant

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Description

Decarya madagascariensis (also called Madagascar Decarya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Decarya madagascariensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Decarya madagascariensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decarya madagascariensis is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Decarya madagascariensis

Decarya madagascariensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical forests.

Species in the Decarya genus

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56643: Based on the initial data import
Pierre Choux (1890-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choux' in the authors string.