Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
decaisnei
ID:
836908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Voronts. & Petra Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 53 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000836243



Common Names

  • Notoleptopus decaisnei
  • Decaisne's Notoleptopus
  • Decaisnei Notoleptopus


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Description

Notoleptopus decaisnei (also called Notoleptopus decaisnei, among many other common names) is a species of succulent shrub in the family Aizoaceae. It has a rounded crown and small, fleshy leaves. It is native to South Africa, and typically grows in dry scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Notoleptopus decaisnei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Notoleptopus decaisnei has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Notoleptopus decaisnei is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Notoleptopus decaisnei

Notoleptopus decaisnei is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Species in the Notoleptopus genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-373531: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Maria S. Vorontsova (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Voronts.' in the authors string.
Petra Hoffmann (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petra Hoffm.' in the authors string.