Deguelia decorticans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.Camargo & A.M.G.Azevedo
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa184: 161 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317437
Common Names
- Deguelia Decorticans
- Decorticans Deguelia
- Decorticans Deguelia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deguelia decorticans (also called Deguelia decorticans, among many other common names) is a species of legume native to the Amazon rainforest. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters and can grow up to 1 cm in length. The plant prefers moist, shady habitats and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Deguelia decorticans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deguelia decorticans has yellow flowers with three petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deguelia decorticans is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in wet, sandy soils. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sandy soil and lightly covered. The cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and replanted in moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Deguelia decorticans
Deguelia decorticans can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Deguelia decorticans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deguelia decorticans?
Deguelia decorticans
What type of plant is Deguelia decorticans?
It is a species of legume
Where is Deguelia decorticans found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Deguelia genus
Deguelia amazonica, Deguelia scandens, Deguelia negrensis, Deguelia rariflora, Deguelia spruceana, Deguelia densiflora, Deguelia duckeana, Deguelia glaucifolia, Deguelia hatschbachii, Deguelia utilis, Deguelia occidentalis, Deguelia costata, Deguelia dasycalyx, Deguelia decorticans, Deguelia urucu, Deguelia nitidula, Deguelia angulata, Deguelia rufescens, Deguelia picta, Deguelia martynii, Deguelia chrysophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Ana Maria Goulart de Azevedo (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.G.Azevedo' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Augusto Camargo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Camargo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143648-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Deguelia decorticans R.A.Camargo & A.M.G.Azevedo: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.