Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
decumbens
ID:
627708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. 2: 69 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627040

Common Names

  • Crumenaria decumbens
  • Decumbent Crumenaria
  • Decumbens Crumenaria

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Description

Crumenaria decumbens (also called Crumenaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a height of up to 10 meters. It is native to the Philippines and grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Crumenaria decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a low-growing habit and is drought-tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Seed: small, black and shiny. Seedlings: small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crumenaria decumbens is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of climates.

Where to Find Crumenaria decumbens

Crumenaria decumbens is native to tropical America and can be found in moist, shady forests.

Crumenaria decumbens FAQ

What are the common names of Crumenaria decumbens?

Decumbent Crumenaria

What is the scientific classification of Crumenaria decumbens?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Poales; Family: Poaceae; Subfamily: Bambusoideae; Tribe: Bambuseae; Genus: Crumenaria; Species: C. decumbens

What is the native range of Crumenaria decumbens?

Madagascar

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,