Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandidieri
ID:
197255

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) R.Vig. ex A.G.Peltier

Source:
ildis

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris)15: 452 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000196584

Common Names

  • Grandidier's Decorsea
  • Grandidieri Decorsea
  • Grandidieri Decorsea Vine

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Description

Decorsea grandidieri (also called Grandidier's decorsea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Decorsea grandidieri is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of fiber for making rope, paper, and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Decorsea grandidieri has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed calyx. The seed is a small, flat, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin, green stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decorsea grandidieri can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Decorsea grandidieri

Decorsea grandidieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Decorsea grandidieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decorsea grandidieri?

Decorsea grandidieri

What is the common name of Decorsea grandidieri?

Grandidieri jade vine

What is the natural habitat of Decorsea grandidieri?

Tropical rainforests of the Philippines

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

IPNI record: 491150-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001059112
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-13058154: Originally associated with wfo-0001059112
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-13058154: Originally associated with wfo-0001059112
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
René Viguier (1880-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Vig.' in the authors string.
A.G. Peltier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Peltier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:491150-1: Based on the initial data import