Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
938688

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) A.J.Scott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 40: 157 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938026

Common Names

  • Decaspermum parvifolium
  • Small-leaved Decaspermum
  • Parvifolium

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Description

Decaspermum parvifolium (also called Small-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 parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin infections and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Decaspermum parvifolium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decaspermum parvifolium 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 parvifolium

Decaspermum parvifolium 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56693: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Andrew John Scott (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Scott' in the authors string.