Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 14: 42 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938001
Common Names
- Hainan Decaspermum
- Hainan Decaspermum Tree
- Hainan Decaspermum Plant
Description
Decaspermum hainanense (also called Hainan Decaspermum, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Decaspermum hainanense is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Decaspermum hainanense has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decaspermum hainanense is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Decaspermum hainanense
Decaspermum hainanense is native to Hainan, China and can be found in tropical forests.
Species in the Decaspermum genus
Decaspermum struckoilicum,
Decaspermum teretis,
Decaspermum albociliatum,
Decaspermum alpinum,
Decaspermum arfakense,
Decaspermum austro-hainanicum,
Decaspermum belense,
Decaspermum blancoi,
Decaspermum bracteatum,
Decaspermum cryptanthum,
Decaspermum exiguum,
Decaspermum forbesii,
Decaspermum fruticosum,
Decaspermum glabrum,
Decaspermum gracilentum,
Decaspermum hainanense,
Decaspermum humile,
Decaspermum lanceolatum,
Decaspermum lorentzii,
Decaspermum montanum,
Decaspermum neoebudicum,
Decaspermum neurophyllum,
Decaspermum nitentifolium,
Decaspermum nivale,
Decaspermum parviflorum,
Decaspermum parvifolium,
Decaspermum philippinum,
Decaspermum prunoides,
Decaspermum raymundi,
Decaspermum salomonense,
Decaspermum triflorum,
Decaspermum urvillei,
Decaspermum vitiense,
Decaspermum vitis-idaea,
Species in the Myrtaceae family
Acca lanuginosa,
Acca macrostema,
Accara elegans,
Actinodium cunninghamii,
Agonis baxteri,
Agonis flexuosa,
Agonis grandiflora,
Agonis theiformis,
Agonis undulata,
Agonis hypericifolia,
Algrizea macrochlamys,
Algrizea minor,
Allosyncarpia ternata,
Aluta appressa,
Aluta aspera,
Aluta maisonneuvei,
Aluta quadrata,
Aluta teres,
Amomyrtella irregularis,
Amomyrtella guilii,
Amomyrtus luma,
Amomyrtus meli,
Angophora bakeri,
Angophora clelandi,
Angophora costata,
Angophora crassifolia,
Angophora dichromophloia,
Angophora euryphylla,
Angophora exul,
Angophora floribunda,
Angophora hispida,
Angophora inopina,
Angophora leiocarpa,
Angophora melanoxylon,
Angophora paludosa,
Angophora robur,
Angophora subvelutina,
Angophora woodsiana,
Angophora clelandii,
Anticoryne diosmoides,
Anticoryne ovalifolia,
Anticoryne melanosperma,
Archirhodomyrtus baladensis,
Archirhodomyrtus beckleri,
Archirhodomyrtus paitensis,
Archirhodomyrtus turbinata,
Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii,
Arillastrum gummiferum,
Astartea aspera,
Astartea corniculata,