Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
decaryana
ID:
1141244

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arènes

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Mém. Inst. Sci. Madagascar, Sér. B, Biol. Vég. 2: 26 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140582



Common Names

  • Paramelhania Decaryana
  • Decaryana Paramelhania
  • Paramelhania Paramelhania


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Description

Paramelhania decaryana (also called Decary's paramelhania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small shrub, native to Madagascar, growing up to 2 m tall. It is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Paramelhania decaryana is used as a source of food, fuel, and timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paramelhania decaryana has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paramelhania decaryana can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Paramelhania decaryana

Paramelhania decaryana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the northern and western parts of the island.

Species in the Paramelhania genus

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,

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