웅카리나 데카리-[정명] Uncarina decaryi Humbert ex Ihlenf.
Origin and Habitat: Madagascar.
Synonyms:
- Uncarina decaryi Humbert
ENGLISH: Mouse Trap Tree, Succulent Sesame
SWEDISH (Svenska): Flasksesamsläktet
Description: Uncarina decaryiSN|15877]]SN|18294]] is a deciduous tropical shrub or small caudiciform tree to 7.5 m (but usually less), trunk up to 30 cm in diameter.
Stem: Stout, that becomes thickened with age. Stems may ultimately attain a height of 3 meters. Flowers: The flower resembles a large Petunia in form and is bright yellow with a dark throat.
Leaves: Lobed, finely hairy, soft and sticky to the touch, yielding a musty odour when rubbed. The leaves are deciduous during the winter resting season.
Flowers: Bright yellow flowers with black centres.
Blooming season: Warmer months.
Fruit: The fruit (capsules) has small inwardly pointed barbs looking like small hooked harpoons and are mounted on 2 cm pedicels. Don't touch this fruit unless you want to spend some time trying to remove it from your fingers.
Remarks: Uncarina decaryiSN|18294]]SN|18294]] is similar to Uncarina grandidieriSN|18294]]SN|15877]], but with smaller flowers and deeply lobed leaves.
