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decumaria

Scientific Name: Decumaria

Family: Hydrangeaceae

Category: Dicot

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Decumaria: Climbing Hydrangeas and Woodvamps

The genus Decumaria consists of two species of flowering plants belonging to the family Hydrangeaceae. These plants are known for their climbing habits and attractive foliage and flowers.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some species, particularly Decumaria barbara, are woody climbers with aerial roots, which could be tempting for pets to chew on.
  • The glossy leaves of both Decumaria barbara and Decumaria sinensis might attract the attention of pets.

Considerations for Children

  • The aerial roots of Decumaria may be attractive to children, potentially leading to ingestion.

Nomenclature and Taxonomy

  • Scientific Name: Decumaria
  • Family: Hydrangeaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Sometimes placed in family Saxifragaceae
    • Decumaria barbata (synonym for Decumaria barbara)

Common Names

  • Climbing Hydrangea
  • Woodvamp
  • Climbing Wild Hydrangea
  • Wood Vamp
  • Cowitch vine
  • Chinese climbing hydrangea
  • Chinese hydrangea vine

Distribution and Habitat

  • Decumaria barbara is native to the southeastern United States. Specifically noted locations include Virginia (Greensville, Southampton, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach), Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.
  • Two or more species of Decumaria are native to both Asia and North America.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Woody, evergreen (in some cases) or deciduous climbers.
  • They climb using aerial roots, clinging to surfaces.
  • Foliage is typically dark and glossy.
  • Flowers are small, fluffy, and usually white or cream-colored. Decumaria sinensis flowers are noted to be honey scented.
  • Leaves are opposite, simple, elliptical, oval, or ovate.

Species

  • Decumaria barbara
  • Decumaria sinensis

Synonyms and Varieties of Decumaria Barbara

  • Decumaria barbara var. sarmentosa
  • Decumaria prostrata
  • Decumaria sarmenteux

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers pages about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Decumaria barbara.
  • The Plant List includes information on accepted species names within the genus Decumaria.