Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tiegh.) Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 82 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638955
Common Names
- Decaisnina cumingii
- Cuming's Decaisnina
- Cuming's Decaisnina
Synonyms
- Loranthus secundiflorus Merr. [unknown]
- Loranthus hopeae Merr. [unknown]
- Loranthus palawanensis Merr. [unknown]
- Loranthus merrillii Elmer [unknown]
- Loranthus mindanaensis Merr. [unknown]
- Loranthus subalternifolius Merr. [unknown]
- Amyema cumingii Danser [unknown]
- Amylotheca apodotrias Danser [unknown]
- Amylotheca breviflora Danser [unknown]
- Amylotheca cumingii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Amylotheca hopeae Danser [unknown]
- Amylotheca merrillii Danser [unknown]
- Amylotheca palawanensis Danser [unknown]
- Amylotheca tenuis Danser [unknown]
- Elytranthe cumingii Engl. [unknown]
Description
Decaisnina cumingii (also called Cuming's 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 cumingii is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Decaisnina cumingii is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decaisnina cumingii 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 cumingii
Decaisnina cumingii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Decaisnina cumingii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decaisnina cumingii?
Decaisnina cumingii
What is the family of Decaisnina cumingii?
Lardizabalaceae
Where does Decaisnina cumingii 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,