Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decapetala
ID:
1057230

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) O.Deg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hawaiiensis: K7 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001056568



Common Names

  • Decapetala Biancaea
  • Decapetala's Biancaea
  • Decapetala Biancaea


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Description

Biancaea decapetala (also called Ten-petalled Biancaea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Biancaea decapetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biancaea decapetala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biancaea decapetala is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. It can also be propagated from seed, but it can take up to two years for the seedlings to reach maturity.

Where to Find Biancaea decapetala

Biancaea decapetala is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Otto Degener (1899-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Deg.' in the authors string.
Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:481887-1: Based on the initial data import