Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Kocyan & Schuit.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 161: 65 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338910
Common Names
- Grosourdya decipiens
- Grosourdya
- Decipiens
Description
Grosourdya decipiens (also called decipiens grosourdya, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4m tall. It is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Grosourdya decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, containers, and rock gardens. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Grosourdya decipiens is white, with a yellow lip, and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Grosourdya decipiens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Grosourdya decipiens
Grosourdya decipiens is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Grosourdya decipiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Grosourdya decipiens?
Grosourdya decipiens
What are the common names of Grosourdya decipiens?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush
What is the growth habit of Grosourdya decipiens?
It is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.
Species in the Grosourdya genus
Grosourdya urunensis,
Grosourdya bicornuta,
Grosourdya appendiculata,
Grosourdya callifera,
Grosourdya emarginata,
Grosourdya incurvicalcar,
Grosourdya minutiflora,
Grosourdya muscosa,
Grosourdya pulvinifera,
Grosourdya quinquelobata,
Grosourdya tripercus,
Grosourdya zollingeri,
Grosourdya bigibba,
Grosourdya ciliata,
Grosourdya decipiens,
Grosourdya fasciculata,
Grosourdya leytensis,
Grosourdya lobata,
Grosourdya mindanaensis,
Grosourdya myosurus,
Grosourdya nitida,
Grosourdya milneri,
Grosourdya vietnamica,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,