Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
perrieri
ID:
639732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cavaco

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 105: 38 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639064

Common Names

  • Decarydendron perrieri
  • Perrieri Decarydendron
  • Perrier's Decarydendron

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Description

Decarydendron perrieri (also called Perrier'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 perrieri 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 perrieri 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 perrieri 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 perrieri

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

Decarydendron perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decarydendron perrieri?

Decarydendron perrieri

What is the common name of Decarydendron perrieri?

Perrier's Decarydendron

What is the natural habitat of Decarydendron perrieri?

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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