Status:
valid
Authors:
(Henrickson & Hilsenb.) T.F.Daniel
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 108: 91. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036147
Common Names
- Dyschoriste cinerascens
- Cinerascens Dyschoriste
- Cinerascens
Description
Dyschoriste cinerascens (also called Ashy Dyschoriste, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Acanthaceae family. It has a spreading habit and small, white flowers. It is native to India and is found in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Dyschoriste cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dyschoriste cinerascens has small, white flowers with three petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyschoriste cinerascens is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.
Where to Find Dyschoriste cinerascens
Dyschoriste cinerascens can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
Dyschoriste cinerascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyschoriste cinerascens?
Dyschoriste cinerascens
What is the common name of Dyschoriste cinerascens?
Gray-scaled Dyschoriste
What is the natural habitat of Dyschoriste cinerascens?
Tropical evergreen forests
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,