Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
639795

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

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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.

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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,

References