Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
dalyi
ID:
658951

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.G.Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 66 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658283



Common Names

  • Dalyi Dyschoriste
  • Dyschoriste Dalyi
  • Dalyi Flower


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Description

Dyschoriste dalyi (also called Daly's 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 dalyi 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 flower of Dyschoriste dalyi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Dyschoriste dalyi: This plant is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Division can be done in spring or fall.

Where to Find Dyschoriste dalyi

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

Dyschoriste dalyi FAQ

What type of plant is Dyschoriste dalyi?

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

Where is Dyschoriste dalyi found?

Dyschoriste dalyi is native to Central and South America.

What are the characteristics of Dyschoriste dalyi?

Dyschoriste dalyi 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

Anthony G. Miller (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.G.Mill.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.