Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
raymundi
ID:
938694

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 530 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938032

Common Names

  • Decaspermum raymundi
  • Raymund's Decaspermum
  • Raymundi

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Description

Decaspermum raymundi (also called Raymund's Decaspermum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown with small, oval leaves. It is found in tropical rainforests, montane forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Decaspermum raymundi 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 raymundi 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 raymundi is a small shrub with white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Decaspermum raymundi

Decaspermum raymundi 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-56699: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.