Decaisnina congesta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congesta
ID:
639621
Status:
valid
Authors:
Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Brunonia 5: 204 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638953
Common Names
- Decaisnina congesta
- Congested Decaisnina
- Congested Decaisnina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Decaisnina congesta (also called Congested Decaisnina, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in the tropical rainforests of Asia. It has a woody stem with alternate, ovate leaves. The flowers are small and white with yellow centers. It is found in humid, tropical climates and grows in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Decaisnina congesta is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Decaisnina congesta are white and bell-shaped, with a short, straight style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Decaisnina congesta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Decaisnina congesta
Decaisnina congesta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Decaisnina congesta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decaisnina congesta?
Decaisnina congesta
What is the family of Decaisnina congesta?
Lardizabalaceae
Where does Decaisnina congesta grow?
It is native to China.
Species in the Decaisnina genus
Decaisnina aherniana, Decaisnina amplexicaulis, Decaisnina angustata, Decaisnina biangulata, Decaisnina brittenii, Decaisnina celebica, Decaisnina confertiflora, Decaisnina congesta, Decaisnina crassilimba, Decaisnina cumingii, Decaisnina djamuensis, Decaisnina forsteriana, Decaisnina hollrungii, Decaisnina longipes, Decaisnina micranthes, Decaisnina miniata, Decaisnina ovatifolia, Decaisnina pedicellata, Decaisnina revoluta, Decaisnina signata, Decaisnina stenopetala, Decaisnina sumbawensis, Decaisnina triflora, Decaisnina viridis, Decaisnina zollingeri,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2758572: Based on the initial data import
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.