Status:
valid
Authors:
(Michx.) Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 486 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658357
Common Names
- Oblongifolia Bush Violet
- Oblongifolia False Rosemary
- Oblongifolia False Verbena
Description
Dyschoriste oblongifolia (also called Oblong-Leaved Dyschoriste, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dyschoriste oblongifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Dyschoriste oblongifolia flower is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a white coating. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dyschoriste oblongifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Dyschoriste oblongifolia
Dyschoriste oblongifolia is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Dyschoriste oblongifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyschoriste oblongifolia?
Dyschoriste oblongifolia
What is the family of Dyschoriste oblongifolia?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Dyschoriste oblongifolia?
Oblongifolia
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,