Walsura decipiens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mabb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 55: 195 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430811
Common Names
- Walsura decipiens
- Decipiens Walsura
- Walsura
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Walsura decipiens (also called Indian-mulberry, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. It has a dense crown and grows up to 8 m tall. It is found in dry deciduous forests, scrublands, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Walsura decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Walsura decipiens flower has small, white petals. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings have long, thin stems and bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Walsura decipiens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Walsura decipiens
Walsura decipiens can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Walsura decipiens FAQ
What type of plant is Walsura decipiens?
Walsura decipiens is a shrub or small tree.
What is the average height of Walsura decipiens?
The average height of Walsura decipiens is between 6 and 12 feet.
What is the average lifespan of Walsura decipiens?
The average lifespan of Walsura decipiens is between 10 and 20 years.
Species in the Walsura genus
Walsura gardneri, Walsura bonii, Walsura candollei, Walsura dehiscens, Walsura monopbylla, Walsura trichostemon, Walsura poilanei, Walsura oxycarpa, Walsura pachycaulon, Walsura trifoliolata, Walsura robusta, Walsura sarawakensis, Walsura pinnata, Walsura tubulata, Walsura villosa, Walsura decipiens,
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
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60435660-2: Based on the initial data import