Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
635050

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.P.Winkl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 573 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000634382

Common Names

  • Cypholophus Decipiens
  • Deceptive Cypholophus
  • Decipiens Cypholophus

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Synonyms

  • Cypholophus brassii Diels [unknown]

Description

Cypholophus decipiens (also called Deceptive Cypholophus, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with small, star-shaped, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Cypholophus decipiens is an ornamental plant used for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cypholophus decipiens is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single, thin, white root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cypholophus decipiens is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cypholophus decipiens

Cypholophus decipiens is native to India and can be found in the western and central parts of the country.

Cypholophus decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cypholophus decipiens?

Cypholophus decipiens

What are the common names of Cypholophus decipiens?

Deceptive cypholophus

What is the distribution of Cypholophus decipiens?

It is distributed in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands

Species in the Cypholophus genus

Cypholophus brunneolus, Cypholophus chamaephyton, Cypholophus coeruleus, Cypholophus decipiens, Cypholophus ellipticus, Cypholophus englerianus, Cypholophus friesianus, Cypholophus gjellerupii, Cypholophus integer, Cypholophus kerewensis, Cypholophus latifolius, Cypholophus ledermannii, Cypholophus lutescens, Cypholophus macrocephalus, Cypholophus melanocarpoides, Cypholophus melanocarpus, Cypholophus microphyllus, Cypholophus montanus, Cypholophus nummularis, Cypholophus pachycarpus, Cypholophus patens, Cypholophus prostratus, Cypholophus pulleanus, Cypholophus radicans, Cypholophus reticulatus, Cypholophus rotundifolius, Cypholophus rudis, Cypholophus stipulatus, Cypholophus trapula, Cypholophus treubii, Cypholophus vaccinioides, Cypholophus velutinus, Cypholophus vestitus, Cypholophus warburgianus, Cypholophus anisoneurus,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Hubert J. P. Winkler (1875-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.P.Winkl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851364-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.