Decaspermum blancoi S.Vidal

Species

Angiosperms > Myrtales > Myrtaceae > Decaspermum

Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite evergreen shrub. It grows 3m high.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention evergreen
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination -
Spread -
Mature width (meter) 2.0 - 2.5
Mature height (meter) 3.0
Root system -
Rooting depth (meter) 1.2
Root diameter (meter) 0.4
Flower color
Blooming months
JanFebMar
AprMayJun
JulAugSep
OctNovDec
Fruit color
Fruiting months
JanFebMar
AprMayJun
JulAugSep
OctNovDec
Nitrogen fixer -
Photosynthetic pathway c3

Environment

Light 6-8
Soil humidity 2-7
Soil texture 1-6
Soil acidity 3-8
Soil nutriment -
Hardiness (USDA) 8-10

Usage

Uses charcoal essential oil medicinal seasoning wood
Edible flowers fruits leaves
Therapeutic use Anti-bacterial agents (aerial part), Antineoplastic agents (aerial part), Anti-bacterial agents (fruit), Anti-inflammatory agents (fruit), Antirheumatic agents (fruit), Diarrhea (fruit), Dysentery (fruit), Flatulence (fruit), Hemorrhage (fruit), Leukorrhea (fruit), Prolapse (fruit), Ulcer (fruit), Analgesics (leaf), Anthelmintics (leaf), Antifungal agents (leaf), Anti-infective agents (leaf), Anti-infective agents, local (leaf), Antioxidants (leaf), Antiparasitic agents (leaf), Antiprotozoal agents (leaf), Antirheumatic agents (leaf), Astringents (leaf), Blister (leaf), Brain diseases (leaf), Disinfectants (leaf), Dyspepsia (leaf), Eczema (leaf), Epilepsy (leaf), Hemostasis (leaf), Hypnotics and sedatives (leaf), Hypoglycemic agents (leaf), Counterirritant (leaf), Liver injury (leaf), Liver diseases (leaf), Lung diseases (leaf), Molluscacides (leaf), Mouthwashes (leaf), Parasympatholytics (leaf), Respiratory tract infections (leaf), Scorpion stings (leaf), Stomach diseases (leaf), Tuberculosis, pulmonary (leaf), Ulcer (leaf), Urinary bladder diseases (leaf), Urinary tract infections (leaf), Urologic diseases (leaf), Wounds and injuries (leaf), Diarrhea (seed), Dysentery (seed), Antiseptic (unspecified), Astringent (unspecified), Bladder (unspecified), Cordial (unspecified), Cystitis (unspecified), Dyspepsia (unspecified), Epilepsy (unspecified), Hemorrhage (unspecified), Lung (unspecified), Prolapse (unspecified), Pyelitis (unspecified), Rheumatism (unspecified), Sedative (unspecified), Stimulant (unspecified), Stomach (unspecified), Stomachic (unspecified), Urogenital (unspecified), Uterus (unspecified), Wound (unspecified), Carminative (unspecified), Condyloma(Anus) (unspecified), Leucorrhea (unspecified), Perfume (unspecified), Brain (unspecified), Bronchitis (unspecified), Mouthwash (unspecified), Pectoral (unspecified), Rubefacient (unspecified), Tonic (unspecified), Tumor(Tonsil) (unspecified), Analgesics (unspecified), Anti-infective agents, local (unspecified), Antirheumatic agents (unspecified), Astringents (unspecified), Chest pain (unspecified), Cough (unspecified), Diarrhea (unspecified), Disinfectants (unspecified), Dysentery (unspecified), Hypnotics and sedatives (unspecified), Counterirritant (unspecified), Leukorrhea (unspecified), Liver diseases (unspecified), Mouthwashes (unspecified), General tonic for rejuvenation (unspecified), Skin diseases (unspecified), Stomatitis, aphthous (unspecified), Ulcer (unspecified), Urinary bladder diseases (unspecified), Wounds and injuries (unspecified), Hair loss (whole plant), Antifungal agents (whole plant), Increase physical endurance, strength and stamina (whole plant)
Human toxicity -
Animal toxicity -

Cultivation

Can be grown by cuttings or seedlings.
Mode cuttings seedlings
Germination duration (days) -
Germination temperacture (C°) -
Germination luminosity -
Germination treatment -
Minimum temperature (C°) -
Optimum temperature (C°) 15 - 24
Size -
Vigor -
Productivity -

Distribution

Decaspermum blancoi world distribution map, present in Philippines

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:592497-1
WFO ID wfo-0000937986
COL ID 6CFKW
BDTFX ID -
INPN ID -
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Synonyms

Myrtus communis Nelitris rubra Decaspermum blancoi Decaspermum grandiflorum