Heterotis decumbens
Also known as: Asterostoma decumbens Blume +12 more
- Asterostoma decumbens Blume
- Dissotis decumbens (P.Beauv.) Triana
- Dissotis decumbens var. minor Cogn.
- Dissotis laevis Hook.fil.
- Dissotis mahonii Hook.fil.
- Dissotis modesta Stapf
- Heterotis laevis Benth.
- Heterotis mahoni Hook.f.
- Heterotis modesta Stapf
- Melastoma decumbens P.Beauv.
- Osbeckia decumbens (P.Beauv.) DC.
- Osbeckia decumbens D
- Rhexia decumbens (P.Beauv.) Poir.
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Heterotis decumbens is a plant within the Melastomataceae family. It naturally occurs in Africa.
Macro Climate
Unspecified
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Nigeria, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Jawa, Mauritius, Réunion