Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
714514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ding Hou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 6: 41 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713847



Common Names

  • Gyrinops decipiens
  • Deceptive Gyrinops
  • Gyrinops


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Description

Gyrinops decipiens (also called Deceptive Gyrinops, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers that is native to Southeast Asia. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gyrinops decipiens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gyrinops decipiens are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, oblong nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyrinops decipiens can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes several years for the plants to reach maturity.

Where to Find Gyrinops decipiens

Gyrinops decipiens can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Gyrinops decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyrinops decipiens?

Gyrinops decipiens

What is the common name of Gyrinops decipiens?

Deceptive Gyrinops

Where does Gyrinops decipiens grow?

Gyrinops decipiens is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836977: Based on the initial data import
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.