Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
decaryi
ID:
1050075

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Perrier

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 18: 249 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001049413



Common Names

  • Operculicarya Decaryi
  • Decaryi Operculicarya
  • Operculicarya Redbark


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Description

Operculicarya decaryi (also called Decary's Operculicarya, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India. It has a woody stem and small, green leaves. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in mountainous regions.

Uses & Benefits

Operculicarya decaryi is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a unique, eye-catching shape and is drought-tolerant. It can also be used as a bonsai.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Operculicarya decaryi has white, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Operculicarya decaryi is a small to medium-sized tree with a spreading crown. It is drought-tolerant and can be propagated from seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a variety of soils, including clay, sand, and loam. It is also tolerant of light frost. It should be watered regularly during the first few years of growth to ensure it establishes well.

Where to Find Operculicarya decaryi

Operculicarya decaryi can be found in Madagascar.

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,