Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
crenulata
ID:
658946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kobuski

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 15: 41 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658278



Common Names

  • Crenulata Dyschoriste
  • Dyschoriste Crenulata
  • Crenulata Flower


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Description

Dyschoriste crenulata (also called Crenulate False Buttonweed, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It has a woody stem and a few leaves, and grows in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dyschoriste crenulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Dyschoriste crenulata flower has white petals and yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyschoriste crenulata 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 crenulata

Dyschoriste crenulata is native to South America, where it is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes, and roadside ditches.

Dyschoriste crenulata FAQ

What type of plant is Dyschoriste crenulata?

Dyschoriste crenulata is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Dyschoriste crenulata found?

Dyschoriste crenulata is native to Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Dyschoriste crenulata?

Dyschoriste crenulata is an evergreen perennial with oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

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,

References

Clarence Emmeren Kobuski (1900-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kobuski' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.