Decumaria
(from decuma, a tenth; in reference to the tenfold structure of some of the flowers). ORD. Saxifrageae. A very ornamental hardy deciduous twiner, admirably adapted for growing against walls, or on trellis-work. It thrives well in a dry, warm border of light rich soil; and is readily increased by cuttings, which should be made in summer, and placed under a hand-light, in a shady situation.
D. barbara (wild).* fl. white, very sweet-scented, disposed in terminal corymbs. June. l. opposite, glabrous, ovate-oblong, acute at both ends. South United States, 1785. SYN. D. sarmentosa.
D. sarmentosa (twiggy). A synonym of D. barbara.