Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
215656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Byrnes) Craven & S.R.Jones

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 4: 520 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000214985

Common Names

  • Homoranthus decumbens
  • Prostrate Homoranthus
  • Prostrate Christmas Bush

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Description

Homoranthus decumbens (also called Decumbent Homoranthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to South America, specifically Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It can be found in tropical rainforests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Homoranthus decumbens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers, and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Homoranthus decumbens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Homoranthus decumbens is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Homoranthus decumbens

Homoranthus decumbens is native to tropical rainforests in South America, particularly in Brazil and Colombia.

Homoranthus decumbens FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Homoranthus decumbens?

Homoranthus decumbens prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

What is the optimal humidity for Homoranthus decumbens?

Homoranthus decumbens prefers humidity levels between 50-70%.

What is the optimal light level for Homoranthus decumbens?

Homoranthus decumbens prefers bright, indirect light.

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-100142: Based on the initial data import
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
S.R. Jones: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Jones' in the authors string.
Norman Brice Byrnes (1922-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byrnes' in the authors string.