Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decorticans
ID:
164660

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Burkart

Source:
ildis

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana9: 19 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000163989



Common Names

  • Geoffroea decorticans
  • Decorticans Geoffroea
  • Geoffroea Decorticans


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Synonyms

  • Gourliea chilensis Clos [valid]
  • Geoffroea spinosa (Molina) De Moussay [illegitimate]
  • Gourliea decorticata Walp. [unknown]
  • Lucuma spinosa Molina [unknown]
  • Gourliea decorticans Gillies ex Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Gourliea spinosa (Molina) Skeels [valid]

Description

Geoffroea decorticans (also called Decorticating Geoffroea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It grows up to 2 meters tall and has yellow flowers with a purple center. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Geoffroea decorticans is used as a food source for livestock, as a source of shade and shelter, and as a source of firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geoffroea decorticans is yellow in color and has a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a flat, oblong, brown and hard seed. The seedling is a small, rounded, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geoffroea decorticans is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Geoffroea decorticans

Geoffroea decorticans is native to Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and in open grasslands.

Geoffroea decorticans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geoffroea decorticans?

Geoffroea decorticans

What is the family of Geoffroea decorticans?

Fabaceae

What is the common name of Geoffroea decorticans?

Decorticating Geoffroea

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
John Gillies (1792-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gillies' in the authors string.
Arturo Burkart (1906-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burkart' in the authors string.