Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
decaryana
ID:
236977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Leandri) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 60: 433 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236309

Common Names

  • Margaritaria decaryana
  • Decary's Margaritaria
  • Margaritaria

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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus decaryanus Leandri [unknown]
  • Phyllanthus decaryanus manambia Leandri [unknown]

Description

Margaritaria decaryana (also called Decaryana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical moist lowland forests. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Margaritaria decaryana is used for its ornamental value and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Margaritaria decaryana has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Margaritaria decaryana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.

Where to Find Margaritaria decaryana

Margaritaria decaryana is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Margaritaria decaryana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Margaritaria decaryana?

Margaritaria decaryana

What is the family of Margaritaria decaryana?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Margaritaria decaryana?

Decary's Daisy

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-120572: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Désiré Leandri (1903-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leandri' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.