Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
decandra
ID:
505601

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wall.) T.D.Penn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Blumea 22: 489 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000504933



Common Names

  • Sphaerosacme decandra
  • Ten-petalled Sphaerosacme
  • Ten-petalled Star-flower


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Synonyms

  • Lansium decandrum (Roxb.) Briq. [unknown]
  • Sphaerosacme fragrans Wall. ex Voigt [unknown]

Description

Sphaerosacme decandra (also called Decandra Sphaerosacme, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 1 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in montane forests, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sphaerosacme decandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sphaerosacme decandra is a white, star-shaped flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sphaerosacme decandra is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a mix of sand and peat. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Sphaerosacme decandra

Sphaerosacme decandra is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and can be found in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Sphaerosacme decandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sphaerosacme decandra?

Sphaerosacme decandra

What type of plant is Sphaerosacme decandra?

It is a shrub

Where is Sphaerosacme decandra found?

It is found in the tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Sphaerosacme genus

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:579230-1: Based on the initial data import