Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decasperma
ID:
963272

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.F.Cook

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 220 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000962610

Common Names

  • Ammandra decasperma
  • Spurge
  • Gopher Spurge

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Description

Ammandra decasperma (also called Decasperma, among many other common names) is a succulent shrub native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and scrubland. It has a thick, woody stem and grows up to 1.5 meters in height. The leaves are small and oval-shaped, and the flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Ammandra decasperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ammandra decasperma has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are black and glossy. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ammandra decasperma is a slow-growing, perennial plant that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be planted in well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plant prefers full sun and is relatively pest- and disease-resistant.

Where to Find Ammandra decasperma

Ammandra decasperma can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador

Species in the Ammandra genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-8018: Based on the initial data import
Orator Fuller Cook (1867-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.F.Cook' in the authors string.