Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
938710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Tirveng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 3: 456 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938048

Common Names

  • Deccania pubescens
  • Pubescent Deccania
  • Hairy Deccania

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Description

Deccania pubescens (also called Common Deccania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South America, where it is found in the Andes of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia. It is a perennial herb with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in open grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Deccania pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin infections and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Deccania pubescens var. candolleana (Wight & Arn.) Tirveng.
Deccania pubescens var. pubescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deccania pubescens has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are very small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deccania pubescens is a low-growing, spreading shrub with small, white flowers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Deccania pubescens

Deccania pubescens is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Species in the Deccania genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56714: Based on the initial data import
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Deva D. Tirvengadum (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirveng.' in the authors string.