Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
(Kerr) H.Rob. & Skvarla
                
                
                    
Source:
gcc
                
                
                    
Year:
2007
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 120(3): 364 (2007)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000054820
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Craibiana Decaneuropsis
- Decaneuropsis Craibiana
- Craibiana's Decaneuropsis
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Decaneuropsis craibiana (also called Craib's Climbing Hempweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in moist forests, pastures, and roadsides.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Decaneuropsis craibiana is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It has been used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Decaneuropsis craibiana has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Decaneuropsis craibiana is a perennial herb native to South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Decaneuropsis craibiana
                        
                            Decaneuropsis craibiana is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and scrublands.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Decaneuropsis craibiana FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Decaneuropsis craibiana?
Decaneuropsis craibiana
What is the family of Decaneuropsis craibiana?
Asteraceae
Where is Decaneuropsis craibiana found?
It is found in Mexico.
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Decaneuropsis genus
                        
                            Decaneuropsis gratiosa, 
Decaneuropsis vagans, 
Decaneuropsis andamanica, 
Decaneuropsis obovata, 
Decaneuropsis cumingiana, 
Decaneuropsis philippinensis, 
Decaneuropsis eberhardtii, 
Decaneuropsis craibiana, 
Decaneuropsis blanda, 
Decaneuropsis chingiana, 
Decaneuropsis andersonii, 
Decaneuropsis garrettiana,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Asteraceae family
                        
                            Aaronsohnia pubescens, 
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, 
Abrotanella filiformis, 
Abrotanella rostrata, 
Abrotanella linearis, 
Abrotanella trilobata, 
Abrotanella muscosa, 
Abrotanella inconspicua, 
Abrotanella trichoachaenia, 
Abrotanella caespitosa, 
Abrotanella nivigena, 
Abrotanella pusilla, 
Abrotanella linearifolia, 
Abrotanella papuana, 
Abrotanella rosulata, 
Abrotanella emarginata, 
Abrotanella fertilis, 
Abrotanella spathulata, 
Abrotanella purpurea, 
Abrotanella patearoa, 
Abrotanella submarginata, 
Abrotanella diemii, 
Abrotanella scapigera, 
Abrotanella forsterioides, 
Acamptopappus shockleyi, 
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, 
Acanthocephalus benthamianus, 
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, 
Acanthocladium dockeri, 
Acanthodesmos distichus, 
Acanthodesmos gibarensis, 
Acanthospermum humile, 
Acanthospermum consobrinum, 
Acanthospermum glabratum, 
Acanthospermum microcarpum, 
Acanthospermum hispidum, 
Acanthospermum australe, 
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, 
Acanthostyles buniifolius, 
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, 
Achillea buiana, 
Achillea conrathii, 
Achillea cucullata, 
Achillea styriaca, 
Achillea clavennae, 
Achillea cappadocica, 
Achillea huber-morathii, 
Achillea ptarmicoides, 
Achillea sieheana, 
Achillea barrelieri,