Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
decora
ID:
729729

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 258 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000729062



Common Names

  • Petronymphe decora
  • Decora Petronymphe
  • Decora Petronymphe Lily


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Description

Petronymphe decora (also called Decorative Petronymphe, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to South America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with small white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and is often found in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Petronymphe decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Petronymphe decora is a white, star-shaped bloom with yellow-green stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petronymphe decora is a perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed sown in spring or autumn, or by cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Petronymphe decora

Petronymphe decora can be found in Central and South America, especially in Brazil.

Petronymphe decora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petronymphe decora?

Petronymphe decora

What is the family of Petronymphe decora?

Asteraceae

What is the type of Petronymphe decora?

Herb

Species in the Petronymphe genus

Species in the Asparagaceae family

Acanthocarpus canaliculatus, Acanthocarpus humilis, Acanthocarpus parviflorus, Acanthocarpus preissii, Acanthocarpus robustus, Acanthocarpus rupestris, Acanthocarpus verticillatus, Agave acicularis, Agave acklinicola, Agave ajoensis, Agave aktites, Agave albescens, Agave albomarginata, Agave americana, Agave angustiarum, Agave angustifolia, Agave anomala, Agave antillarum, Agave apedicellata, Agave applanata, Agave arizonica, Agave arubensis, Agave asperrima, Agave atrovirens, Agave attenuata, Agave aurea, Agave avellanidens, Agave bahamana, Agave bicolor, Agave boldinghiana, Agave bovicornuta, Agave braceana, Agave bracteosa, Agave brevipetala, Agave brevispina, Agave brittoniana, Agave brunnea, Agave bulliana, Agave cacozela, Agave cajalbanensis, Agave calodonta, Agave capensis, Agave caribaeicola, Agave cerulata, Agave chamelensis, Agave chiapensis, Agave chrysantha, Agave chrysoglossa, Agave cocui, Agave collina,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-286012: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.