Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
cumingii
ID:
639623

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

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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.

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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 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-2758574: Based on the initial data import
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.