Decaisnina angustata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustata
ID:
639614
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Barlow) Barlow
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 77 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000638946
Common Names
- Decaisnina angustata
- Narrow-leaved Decaisnina
- Narrow-leaved Decaisnina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Decaisnina angustata (also called Narrow-leaved Decaisnina, among many other common names) is a shrub species found in the tropical rainforests of Asia. It has a woody stem with alternate, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white with yellow centers. It is found in humid, tropical climates and grows in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Decaisnina angustata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Decaisnina angustata has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and fragile.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Decaisnina angustata is an evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant once established. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Decaisnina angustata
Decaisnina angustata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Decaisnina angustata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decaisnina angustata?
Decaisnina angustata
What is the family of Decaisnina angustata?
Lardizabalaceae
Where does Decaisnina angustata grow?
It is native to China.
Species in the Decaisnina genus
Decaisnina aherniana, Decaisnina amplexicaulis, Decaisnina angustata, Decaisnina biangulata, Decaisnina brittenii, Decaisnina celebica, Decaisnina confertiflora, Decaisnina congesta, Decaisnina crassilimba, Decaisnina cumingii, Decaisnina djamuensis, Decaisnina forsteriana, Decaisnina hollrungii, Decaisnina longipes, Decaisnina micranthes, Decaisnina miniata, Decaisnina ovatifolia, Decaisnina pedicellata, Decaisnina revoluta, Decaisnina signata, Decaisnina stenopetala, Decaisnina sumbawensis, Decaisnina triflora, Decaisnina viridis, Decaisnina zollingeri,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2758565: Based on the initial data import
Bryan Alwyn Barlow (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barlow' in the authors string.