Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
1322605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fitzg.) Trudgen

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 22: 396 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335059



Common Names

  • Malleostemon decipiens
  • Deceiving Malleostemon
  • Deceiving Plant


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Description

Malleostemon decipiens (also called Deceptive Malleostemon, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub with yellow flowers, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in dry, open areas and is often found in grasslands and scrub forests.

Uses & Benefits

Malleostemon decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Malleostemon decipiens has yellow flowers with red centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Malleostemon decipiens is a shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and kept slightly drier in the winter. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.

Where to Find Malleostemon decipiens

Malleostemon decipiens is native to Australia.

Malleostemon decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Malleostemon decipiens?

Malleostemon decipiens

What are the common names of Malleostemon decipiens?

Decipiens Malleostemon

What is the natural habitat of Malleostemon decipiens?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

Robert D. FitzGerald (1830-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fitzg.' in the authors string.
Malcolm Eric Trudgen (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trudgen' in the authors string.