Dysphania dissecta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dissecta
ID:
744454
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moq.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 2: 429 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743787
Common Names
- Dysphania
- Dissecta
- Dissecta Dysphania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dysphania dissecta (also called Dissected Goosefoot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Amaranthaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Dysphania dissecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dysphania dissecta are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dysphania dissecta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy, moist soil.
Where to Find Dysphania dissecta
Dysphania dissecta can be found in South Africa.
Dysphania dissecta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dysphania dissecta?
Dysphania dissecta
What is the common name of Dysphania dissecta?
Cutleaf Mallow
What is the natural habitat of Dysphania dissecta?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Dysphania genus
Dysphania pseudomultiflora, Dysphania melanocarpa, Dysphania pusilla, Dysphania saxatilis, Dysphania truncata, Dysphania ambrosioides, Dysphania aristata, Dysphania botrys, Dysphania carinata, Dysphania chilensis, Dysphania cristata, Dysphania glandulosa, Dysphania glomulifera, Dysphania kalpari, Dysphania littoralis, Dysphania multifida, Dysphania plantaginella, Dysphania platycarpa, Dysphania pumilio, Dysphania rhadinostachya, Dysphania schraderiana, Dysphania simulans, Dysphania sphaerosperma, Dysphania valida, Dysphania bontei, Dysphania burkartii, Dysphania christii, Dysphania congolana, Dysphania dissecta, Dysphania minuata, Dysphania nepalensis, Dysphania oblanceolata, Dysphania procera, Dysphania stellata, Dysphania tomentosa, Dysphania venturii,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2896046: Based on the initial data import
Christian Horace Benedict Alfred Moquin-Tandon (1804-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moq.' in the authors string.
Sergei Leonidovich Mosyakin (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mosyakin' in the authors string.
Steven Earl Clemants (1954-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clemants' in the authors string.