Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73: 80 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000619977
Common Names
- Decumbent Corbichonia
- Corbichonia decumbens
- Corbichonia decumbens
Synonyms
- Orygia mucronata Klotzsch [unknown]
- Orygia decumbens Forssk. [unknown]
- Talinum decumbens (Forssk.) Willd. [unknown]
- Portulaca decumbens Vahl [unknown]
- Axonotechium trianthemoides Fenzl [unknown]
- Diplochonium hochstetteri Stocks ex Aitch. [unknown]
- Glinus mucronatus Klotzsch [unknown]
- Glinus trianthemoides B.Heyne [unknown]
Description
Corbichonia decumbens (also called creeping corbichonia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to East Asia. It is a low-growing shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Corbichonia decumbens is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Corbichonia decumbens is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Corbichonia decumbens is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Corbichonia decumbens
Corbichonia decumbens is native to China and can be found in moist forests and grasslands at elevations of 500-3000 m.
Corbichonia decumbens FAQ
What are the common names of Corbichonia decumbens?
Decumbent Corbichonia
What is the natural habitat of Corbichonia decumbens?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.
What is the growth rate of Corbichonia decumbens?
It grows at a moderate rate.
Species in the Corbichonia genus
Species in the Lophiocarpaceae family