Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 61(Mém. 8e): 298. 1917 [1914 publ. 1917]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639127
Common Names
- Decorsella paradoxa
- Paradoxa Decorsella
- Decorsella
Synonyms
- Gymnorinorea abidjanensis (Aubrév. & Pellegr.) Keay [unknown]
- Rinorea abidjanensis Aubrév., Pellegr., Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
Description
Decorsella paradoxa (also called Paradoxical Decorsella, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in scrubland, grassland, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Decorsella paradoxa is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Decorsella paradoxa are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decorsella paradoxa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Decorsella paradoxa
Decorsella paradoxa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Decorsella paradoxa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decorsella paradoxa?
Decorsella paradoxa
What is the common name of Decorsella paradoxa?
Paradoxa
Where is Decorsella paradoxa found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Decorsella genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,