Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steenis) Bremek.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 42: 391 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658360
Common Names
- Oligosperma Bush Violet
- Oligosperma False Rosemary
- Oligosperma False Verbena
Description
Dyschoriste oligosperma (also called Few-Seeded Dyschoriste, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Dyschoriste oligosperma 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 oligosperma 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 oligosperma 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 oligosperma
Dyschoriste oligosperma is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.
Dyschoriste oligosperma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dyschoriste oligosperma?
Dyschoriste oligosperma
What is the common name of Dyschoriste oligosperma?
Oligosperma
What is the natural habitat of Dyschoriste oligosperma?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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,