Status:
valid
Authors:
Alava
Source:
cmp
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 38: 265 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657623
Common Names
- Ducrosia assadii
- Assad's Ducrosia
- Ducrosia Assadii
Description
Ducrosia assadii (also called Assad's Ducrosia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 6 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in humid forests. It has simple, alternate leaves, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ducrosia assadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ducrosia assadii is small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ducrosia assadii is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Ducrosia assadii
Ducrosia assadii is found in the Mediterranean region.
Ducrosia assadii FAQ
What is the common name of Ducrosia assadii?
Assad's Ducrosia
What is the native range of Ducrosia assadii?
Australia
What are the growth requirements of Ducrosia assadii?
Full sun and well-drained soil
Species in the Ducrosia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,