Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Genus:
Species:
decidua
ID:
752335

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Ayensu

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 30: 112 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751668

Common Names

  • Vellozia Decidua
  • Decidua Vellozia
  • Vellozia-Decidua

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Description

Vellozia decidua (also called deciduous vellozia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Velloziaceae family. It is a perennial herb with a short stem and a rosette of leaves. It is native to Brazil and is found in the cerrado and caatinga habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vellozia decidua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vellozia decidua has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vellozia decidua can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Vellozia decidua

Vellozia decidua is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Vellozia decidua FAQ

What is the common name of Vellozia decidua?

Decidua velozia

What are the uses of Vellozia decidua?

Vellozia decidua is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

What is the natural habitat of Vellozia decidua?

Vellozia decidua is found in dry areas of Brazil, such as the Caatinga and Cerrado regions.

Species in the Vellozia genus

Vellozia sessilis, Vellozia punctulata, Vellozia pusilla, Vellozia resinosa, Vellozia taxifolia, Vellozia tragacantha, Vellozia tomentosa, Vellozia tubiflora, Vellozia dasypus, Vellozia sulphurea, Vellozia squamata, Vellozia squalida, Vellozia sellovii, Vellozia abietina, Vellozia epidendroides, Vellozia compacta, Vellozia tillandsioides, Vellozia armata, Vellozia costata, Vellozia stenocarpa, Vellozia caudata, Vellozia verruculosa, Vellozia canelinha, Vellozia incurvata, Vellozia ornata, Vellozia minima, Vellozia intermedia, Vellozia hemisphaerica, Vellozia graminea, Vellozia cryptantha, Vellozia ramosissima, Vellozia patens, Vellozia pilosa, Vellozia piresiana, Vellozia pterocarpa, Vellozia pumila, Vellozia nivea, Vellozia scabrosa, Vellozia scoparia, Vellozia seubertiana, Vellozia sincorana, Vellozia pulchra, Vellozia lilacina, Vellozia macedonis, Vellozia nuda, Vellozia maxillarioides, Vellozia metzgerae, Vellozia modesta, Vellozia nanuzae, Vellozia stellata,

Species in the Velloziaceae family

Acanthochlamys bracteata, Barbacenia andersonii, Barbacenia aurea, Barbacenia bahiana, Barbacenia beauverdii, Barbacenia blackii, Barbacenia blanchetii, Barbacenia brachycalyx, Barbacenia brasiliensis, Barbacenia brevifolia, Barbacenia burle-marxii, Barbacenia caricina, Barbacenia celiae, Barbacenia chlorantha, Barbacenia coccinea, Barbacenia conicostigma, Barbacenia contasana, Barbacenia coronata, Barbacenia culta, Barbacenia curviflora, Barbacenia cuspidata, Barbacenia cyananthera, Barbacenia cylindrica, Barbacenia damaziana, Barbacenia delicatula, Barbacenia ensifolia, Barbacenia exscapa, Barbacenia filamentifera, Barbacenia flava, Barbacenia flavida, Barbacenia foliosa, Barbacenia fragrans, Barbacenia fulva, Barbacenia gardneri, Barbacenia gaveensis, Barbacenia gentianoides, Barbacenia glabra, Barbacenia glauca, Barbacenia glaziovii, Barbacenia globata, Barbacenia glutinosa, Barbacenia goethartii, Barbacenia gounelleana, Barbacenia graciliflora, Barbacenia graminifolia, Barbacenia grisea, Barbacenia hatschbachii, Barbacenia hilairei, Barbacenia hirtiflora, Barbacenia ignea,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-291198: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Edward S. Ayensu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ayensu' in the authors string.