Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Species:
decipiens
ID:
650847

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 351 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650179



Common Names

  • Decipiens Moss
  • Deceptive Moss
  • Deceptive Haircap Moss


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Synonyms

  • Momordica cogniauxiana De Wild. [unknown]
  • Cephalandra decipiens Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Coccinia decipiens Cogn. [unknown]
  • Coccinia stolzii Harms [unknown]

Description

Diplocyclos decipiens (also called Deceptive Diplocyclos, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to California and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It can be found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diplocyclos decipiens is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplocyclos decipiens is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplocyclos decipiens can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Diplocyclos decipiens

Diplocyclos decipiens is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Diplocyclos decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplocyclos decipiens?

Diplocyclos decipiens

What is the common name of Diplocyclos decipiens?

Decipiens Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diplocyclos decipiens?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2771001: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.