Sericolea decandra - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decandra
ID:
500152
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 25: 105 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499484
Common Names
- Sericolea decandra
- Decandra Sericolea
- Sericolea Decandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sericolea decandra (also called Sericolea, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South-East Asia. It has long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas of forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sericolea decandra is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sericolea decandra are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sericolea decandra is a small shrub that grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands in Australia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Sericolea decandra
Sericolea decandra can be found in tropical regions of South America.
Sericolea decandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sericolea decandra?
Sericolea decandra
What is the natural habitat of Sericolea decandra?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
What are the common names of Sericolea decandra?
Decandra Sericolea
Species in the Sericolea genus
Sericolea leptophylla, Sericolea papuana, Sericolea novoguineensis, Sericolea pachyphylla, Sericolea pullei, Sericolea ridleyana, Sericolea salicina, Sericolea micans, Sericolea chrysotricha, Sericolea collinsii, Sericolea coodei, Sericolea decandra, Sericolea gracilis, Sericolea calophylla, Sericolea arfakensis, Sericolea brassii, Sericolea gaultheria,
Species in the Elaeocarpaceae family
Aceratium archboldianum, Aceratium brassii, Aceratium calomala, Aceratium concinnum, Aceratium dasyphyllum, Aceratium doggrellii, Aceratium ferrugineum, Aceratium hypoleucum, Aceratium ledermannii, Aceratium megalospermum, Aceratium muellerianum, Aceratium oppositifolium, Aceratium pachypetalum, Aceratium parvifolium, Aceratium pittosporoides, Aceratium sericeum, Aceratium sericoleopsis, Aceratium sinuatum, Aceratium sphaerocarpum, Aceratium tomentosum, Aristotelia australasica, Aristotelia chilensis, Aristotelia colensoi, Aristotelia fruticosa, Aristotelia peduncularis, Aristotelia serrata, Crinodendron brasiliense, Crinodendron hookerianum, Crinodendron patagua, Crinodendron tucumanum, Dubouzetia acuminata, Dubouzetia australiensis, Dubouzetia campanulata, Dubouzetia caudiculata, Dubouzetia confusa, Dubouzetia dentata, Dubouzetia elegans, Dubouzetia galorei, Dubouzetia guillauminii, Dubouzetia kairoi, Dubouzetia saxatilis, Elaeocarpus glandulosus, Elaeocarpus tremulus, Elaeocarpus sedentarius, Elaeocarpus acmocarpus, Elaeocarpus acmosepalus, Elaeocarpus acrantherus, Elaeocarpus acronodia, Elaeocarpus acuminatus, Elaeocarpus adenopus,
References
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:835101-1: Based on the initial data import