Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 16: 306 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000639106
Common Names
- Decatropis bicolor
- Bicolor Decatropis
- Decatropis
Synonyms
- Simaba bicolor Zucc. [unknown]
Description
Decatropis bicolor (also called Two-colored Decatropis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in scrubland, grassland, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Decatropis bicolor is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Decatropis bicolor is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Decatropis bicolor is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Decatropis bicolor
Decatropis bicolor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Decatropis bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Decatropis bicolor?
Decatropis bicolor
What is the common name of Decatropis bicolor?
Bicolor
Where is Decatropis bicolor found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Decatropis genus
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,