Cerradicola decumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
1515234
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) L.P.Queiroz
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity13(1): 85 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000002855
Common Names
- Cerradicola decumbens
- Decumbens Cerradicola
- Cerradicola Decumbens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cerradicola decumbens (also called Cerradicola-decumbente, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 6 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate with entire margins. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are globose and red. It is found in humid forests, in areas with high rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Cerradicola decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used in furniture making and for firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cerradicola decumbens are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round in shape. The seedlings are thin and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cerradicola decumbens is a slow-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained soils with a pH between 6.5 and 7.5. It is best to sow the seeds in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until germination. Once established, Cerradicola decumbens is relatively drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding.
Where to Find Cerradicola decumbens
Cerradicola decumbens can be found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.
Cerradicola decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cerradicola decumbens?
Cerradicola decumbens
What is the family of Cerradicola decumbens?
Asteraceae
Where is Cerradicola decumbens found?
Brazil
Species in the Cerradicola genus
Cerradicola praeandina, Cerradicola longifolia, Cerradicola diversifolia, Cerradicola peduncularis, Cerradicola nana, Cerradicola lamprophylla, Cerradicola irwinii, Cerradicola heringeri, Cerradicola grewiifolia, Cerradicola eriosematoides, Cerradicola elliptica, Cerradicola bullata, Cerradicola boavista, Cerradicola aurea, Cerradicola decumbens, Cerradicola rotundifolia,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Legume Data Portal link for: Cerradicola decumbens (Benth.) L.P.Queiroz: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.