Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
mouretii
ID:
639743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 79 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639075



Common Names

  • Decaschistia mouretii
  • Mouretii Decaschistia
  • Mouret's Decaschistia


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Synonyms

  • Decaschistia siamensis Craib [unknown]
  • Decaschistia mouretii mouretii [unknown]

Description

Decaschistia mouretii (also called Mouret's Decaschistia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a small shrub growing up to 1 m tall, with oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in dry and moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Decaschistia mouretii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Decaschistia mouretii var. nervifolia (Masam.) H.S.Kiu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Decaschistia mouretii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, lance-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Decaschistia mouretii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Decaschistia mouretii

Decaschistia mouretii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Decaschistia mouretii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Decaschistia mouretii?

Decaschistia mouretii

What is the common name of Decaschistia mouretii?

Mouretii

What is the natural habitat of Decaschistia mouretii?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References