Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
decipiens
ID:
1254842

Status:
valid

Authors:
(N.E.Br.) Bruyns

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 24: 396 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254180



Common Names

  • Piaranthus decipiens
  • Deceptive Piaranthus
  • Decipiens Piaranthus


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Description

Piaranthus decipiens (also called Deceptive Piaranthus, among many other common names) is a species of succulent plant in the family Aizoaceae. It is a small, succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. Native to South Africa, it grows in rocky, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Piaranthus decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Piaranthus decipiens has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, brown and angular in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Piaranthus decipiens is a succulent that can be propagated from cuttings. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Piaranthus decipiens

Piaranthus decipiens is native to the tropical regions of Africa.

Piaranthus decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Piaranthus decipiens?

Piaranthus decipiens

What type of plant is Piaranthus decipiens?

Piaranthus decipiens is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Piaranthus decipiens found?

Piaranthus decipiens is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50173808: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.