Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
helenae
ID:
639730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danguy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 34: 279 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639062

Common Names

  • Decarydendron helenae
  • Helenae Decarydendron
  • Helena's Decarydendron

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Synonyms

  • Decarydendron helenae helenae [unknown]

Description

Decarydendron helenae (also called Helen's Decarydendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub growing up to 2 m tall, with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in dry and moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Decarydendron helenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Decarydendron helenae is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decarydendron helenae is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Decarydendron helenae

Decarydendron helenae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Decarydendron helenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decarydendron helenae?

Decarydendron helenae

What is the common name of Decarydendron helenae?

Helen's Decarydendron

What is the natural habitat of Decarydendron helenae?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,

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