Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 468 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938016
Common Names
- Neurophyll Decaspermum
- Neurophyll Decaspermum Tree
- Neurophyll Decaspermum Plant
Description
Decaspermum neurophyllum (also called Nerve-leaved 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 neurophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin infections and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Decaspermum neurophyllum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decaspermum neurophyllum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Decaspermum neurophyllum
Decaspermum neurophyllum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
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,