Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
decidua
ID:
837130

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.J.Gillespie

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 798 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836465



Common Names

  • Plukenetia decidua
  • Decidua Plukenetia
  • Decidua


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Description

Plukenetia decidua (also called Inca-nut, Sacha inchi, and Sacha peanut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 10 m in height, with alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America, and is found in humid lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Plukenetia decidua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Plukenetia decidua flower is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plukenetia decidua can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a moist potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Plukenetia decidua

Plukenetia decidua is native to tropical rainforests in Madagascar.

Plukenetia decidua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plukenetia decidua?

Plukenetia decidua

What is the natural habitat of Plukenetia decidua?

Tropical rainforests

What is the flowering season of Plukenetia decidua?

Year-round

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373743: Based on the initial data import
Lynn J. Gillespie (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.J.Gillespie' in the authors string.