Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
decandrus
ID:
713396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 65 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712729



Common Names

  • Gymnocarpos decandrus
  • Decandrus Silver Carpet
  • Decandrus Silver-Carpet


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Synonyms

  • Trianthema fruticosa Vahl [unknown]
  • Gymnocarpos algeriensis Gand. [unknown]
  • Gymnocarpos debeauxii Gand. [unknown]
  • Gymnocarpos decandrus salsoloides (Webb ex Christ) Chaudhri [unknown]
  • Gymnocarpos deserti Forssk. [unknown]
  • Gymnocarpos fruticosus (Vahl) Pers. [unknown]
  • Gymnocarpos salsoloides Webb ex Christ [unknown]

Description

Gymnocarpos decandrus (also called common boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, and is widely naturalized elsewhere. It grows in dry open habitats, such as scrub, woodland, and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnocarpos decandrus has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnocarpos decandrus has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnocarpos decandrus is a small, perennial herb native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil lightly moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from the stem and let it dry out for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Gymnocarpos decandrus

Gymnocarpos decandrus can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.

Gymnocarpos decandrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnocarpos decandrus?

Gymnocarpos decandrus

What is the common name of Gymnocarpos decandrus?

Decandrous Gymnocarpos

What is the growth habit of Gymnocarpos decandrus?

It is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with small, silver-grey leaves.

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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