Uncarina decaryi

Uncarina decaryi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Pedaliaceae
Genus: Uncarina
Species:
U. decaryi
Binomial name
Uncarina decaryi
Humbert ex Ihlenf.

Uncarina decaryi, also called succulent sesame, mouse trap plant, Decary's Uncarina, or Uncarina, is a species of succulent tree native to Madagascar.[1][2][3][4][5]

Description

Uncarina decaryi had leaves that are lobed, usually bearing up to 7 points, and they have a red petiole and the leaf is cillate in texture.

Distribution and habitat

Like other members in the genus Uncarina, Uncarina decaryi lives in the spiny thickets.

Ecology

Uses

References

  1. ^ "Uncarina decaryi Humbert ex Ihlenf. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
  2. ^ "Plant List". www.worldplants.de. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  3. ^ "Uncarina decaryi: Rabehevitra, A.D." IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018-11-12. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2019-2.rlts.t79060240a79060279.en. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
  4. ^ WoS (2013-12-09). "Uncarina decaryi (Succulent Sesame)". World of Succulents. Retrieved 2025-11-01.
  5. ^ "Uncarina decaryi Humbert ex Ihlenf". Kakteen und Andere Sukkulenten. Berlin. 53 (5): 124. 2002. ISSN 0022-7846.