Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Capuron
Source:
cmp
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 6: 127 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615228
Common Names
- Decipiens Colubrina
- Decipiens Snakewood
- Decipiens Snakewood-bush
Synonyms
- Macrorhamnus sphaerocarpa H.Perrier [unknown]
- Macrorhamnus decipiens Baill. [unknown]
Description
Colubrina decipiens (also called Decipiens colubrina, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has leathery, oval-shaped leaves with a velvety texture. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Colubrina decipiens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Colubrina decipiens has small yellow flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Colubrina decipiens is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Colubrina decipiens
Colubrina decipiens can be found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Colubrina decipiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colubrina decipiens?
Colubrina decipiens
What is the common name of Colubrina decipiens?
Decipiens colubrina
What is the family of Colubrina decipiens?
Rhamnaceae
Species in the Colubrina genus
Colubrina alluaudii,
Colubrina arborescens,
Colubrina articulata,
Colubrina asiatica,
Colubrina beccariana,
Colubrina berteroana,
Colubrina californica,
Colubrina celtidifolia,
Colubrina cordifolia,
Colubrina cubensis,
Colubrina decipiens,
Colubrina ehrenbergii,
Colubrina elliptica,
Colubrina faraloatra,
Colubrina glandulosa,
Colubrina greggii,
Colubrina heteroneura,
Colubrina humbertii,
Colubrina johnstonii,
Colubrina macrocarpa,
Colubrina nicholsonii,
Colubrina obscura,
Colubrina oppositifolia,
Colubrina pedunculata,
Colubrina retusa,
Colubrina sordida,
Colubrina spinosa,
Colubrina stricta,
Colubrina texensis,
Colubrina travancorica,
Colubrina triflora,
Colubrina verrucosa,
Colubrina viridis,
Colubrina angustior,
Colubrina yucatanensis,
Colubrina amazonica,
Species in the Rhamnaceae family
Adolphia californica,
Adolphia infesta,
Alphitonia pomaderroides,
Alphitonia carolinensis,
Alphitonia excelsa,
Alphitonia ferruginea,
Alphitonia franguloides,
Alphitonia incana,
Alphitonia macrocarpa,
Alphitonia marquesensis,
Alphitonia neocaledonica,
Alphitonia petriei,
Alphitonia philippinensis,
Alphitonia ponderosa,
Alphitonia whitei,
Alphitonia zizyphoides,
Alphitonia oblata,
Alvimiantha tricamerata,
Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis,
Ampelozizyphus amazonicus,
Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum,
Araracuara vetusta,
Auerodendron acuminatum,
Auerodendron acunae,
Auerodendron cubense,
Auerodendron glaucescens,
Auerodendron jamaicense,
Auerodendron martii,
Auerodendron northropianum,
Auerodendron pauciflorum,
Auerodendron reticulatum,
Auerodendron truncatum,
Bathiorhamnus capuronii,
Bathiorhamnus dentatus,
Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus,
Bathiorhamnus reticulatus,
Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis,
Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus,
Bathiorhamnus louvelii,
Berchemia annamensis,
Berchemia arisanensis,
Berchemia barbigera,
Berchemia brachycarpa,
Berchemia burmanniana,
Berchemia cinerascens,
Berchemia compressicarpa,
Berchemia discolor,
Berchemia edgeworthii,
Berchemia elmeri,
Berchemia flavescens,