Status:
valid
Authors:
Craven
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 11: 27 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808425
Common Names
- Teretis Decaspermum
- Teretis Nut
- Teretis Oil Tree
Description
Decaspermum teretis (also called 'Teretis Decaspermum', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with leathery, oblong leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Decaspermum teretis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Decaspermum teretis has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decaspermum teretis is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by layering.
Where to Find Decaspermum teretis
Decaspermum teretis is native to India and Sri Lanka.
Decaspermum teretis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decaspermum teretis?
Decaspermum teretis
What is the common name of Decaspermum teretis?
Terete Decaspermum
What is the natural habitat of Decaspermum teretis?
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,