Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
78979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 30, 31, 280 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000078308



Common Names

  • Decastylocarpus perrieri
  • Perrier's Decastylocarpus
  • Perrier's Decastylocarp


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Description

Decastylocarpus perrieri (also called Perrier's Decastylocarpus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Decastylocarpus perrieri is a plant native to Madagascar. It has been used for centuries as a medicinal plant, but it can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. Its leaves can be used as a salad green and its flowers can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Decastylocarpus perrieri is a yellow-orange head of disc florets, surrounded by yellow ray florets. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decastylocarpus perrieri is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils.

Where to Find Decastylocarpus perrieri

Decastylocarpus perrieri is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the island.

Decastylocarpus perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decastylocarpus perrieri?

Decastylocarpus perrieri

What is the common name of Decastylocarpus perrieri?

Perrier's Decastylocarpus

What is the habitat of Decastylocarpus perrieri?

It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as grasslands and open woodlands.

Species in the Decastylocarpus genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-34909: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.