Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indica
ID:
1004210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colebr.) Decne.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. 10: 131 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001003548

Common Names

  • Docynia indica
  • Indica Plant
  • Indica

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Description

Docynia indica (also called Indian Docynia, among many other common names) is a evergreen shrub native to India. It has oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It can be found in woodlands, forests, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Docynia indica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a food source. The fruit can be used to make jams, jellies, and other preserves.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Docynia indica is white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black drupe. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Docynia indica is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny position and watered regularly.

Where to Find Docynia indica

Docynia indica is native to the Himalayas and can be found in moist woods and thickets.

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-3473: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Henry Thomas Colebrooke (1765-1837): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colebr.' in the authors string.