Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Small
Source:
cmp
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Fl. Miami : 168 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658255
Common Names
- Dyschoriste angusta
- Angusta False-Hop
- Angusta False Hop
Synonyms
- Calophanes oblongifolia angusta A.Gray [deprecated]
Description
Dyschoriste angusta (also called Narrowleaf Snakeherb, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 15 cm tall. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in dry, sandy soils, open woods, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Dyschoriste angusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dyschoriste angusta flower has white petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyschoriste angusta is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into the garden. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Dyschoriste angusta
Dyschoriste angusta can be found in South Africa, in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces.
Dyschoriste angusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyschoriste angusta?
Dyschoriste angusta
What type of plant is Dyschoriste angusta?
A herb
Where is Dyschoriste angusta found?
India
Species in the Dyschoriste genus
Dyschoriste keniensis,
Dyschoriste kitongaensis,
Dyschoriste sallyae,
Dyschoriste tanzaniensis,
Dyschoriste albiflora,
Dyschoriste angusta,
Dyschoriste augustifolia,
Dyschoriste axillaris,
Dyschoriste bayatensis,
Dyschoriste bayensis,
Dyschoriste boliviana,
Dyschoriste burchellii,
Dyschoriste capitata,
Dyschoriste capricornis,
Dyschoriste celebica,
Dyschoriste ciliata,
Dyschoriste clarkei,
Dyschoriste costata,
Dyschoriste crenulata,
Dyschoriste cubensis,
Dyschoriste cunenensis,
Dyschoriste dalyi,
Dyschoriste diffusa,
Dyschoriste erythrorhiza,
Dyschoriste geniculata,
Dyschoriste gracilicaulis,
Dyschoriste gracilis,
Dyschoriste greenmanii,
Dyschoriste heudelotiana,
Dyschoriste hildebrandtii,
Dyschoriste hirsuta,
Dyschoriste hirsutissima,
Dyschoriste hispidula,
Dyschoriste humistrata,
Dyschoriste hygrophiloides,
Dyschoriste jaliscensis,
Dyschoriste kyimbalensis,
Dyschoriste lavandulacea,
Dyschoriste linearis,
Dyschoriste lycioides,
Dyschoriste madagascariensis,
Dyschoriste madurensis,
Dyschoriste maranhonis,
Dyschoriste mcvaughii,
Dyschoriste microphylla,
Dyschoriste miskatensis,
Dyschoriste multicaulis,
Dyschoriste mutica,
Dyschoriste nagchana,
Dyschoriste novogaliciana,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,