Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe) H.Rob. & Skvarla
Source:
gcc
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 120(3): 365 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050534
Common Names
- Philippine Decaneuropsis
- Philippine False Daisy
- Philippine Daisy
Synonyms
- Vernonia philippinensis Rolfe [unknown]
- Vernonia philippensis Rolfe [unknown]
Description
Decaneuropsis philippinensis (also called Philippine Decaneuropsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Philippines. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Decaneuropsis philippinensis is used to make rope and baskets, and its leaves are used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Decaneuropsis philippinensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decaneuropsis philippinensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in the autumn in a seed bed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring is possible, but it is best to divide the clumps as soon as the plants have finished flowering.
Where to Find Decaneuropsis philippinensis
Decaneuropsis philippinensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests.
Decaneuropsis philippinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decaneuropsis philippinensis?
Decaneuropsis philippinensis
What is the common name of Decaneuropsis philippinensis?
Philippine Decaneuropsis
What is the habitat of Decaneuropsis philippinensis?
It is found in dry grasslands, roadsides, and rocky slopes
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,