Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
perennans
ID:
747043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Magee & B.-E.van Wyk

Source:
cmp

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 76: 318 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746376



Common Names

  • Perennial Dasispermum
  • Perennial Dasispermum Tree
  • Perennial Dasispermumwood


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Description

Dasispermum perennans (also called False Flax, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short stem, with leaves that are linear-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dasispermum perennans is a medicinal plant used to treat various ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dasispermum perennans has small, white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dasispermum perennans is a small evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and should be planted in the spring. It can also be propagated by seed, but the seedlings will not flower until the fourth year.

Where to Find Dasispermum perennans

Dasispermum perennans is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Dasispermum perennans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dasispermum perennans?

Dasispermum perennans

What is the common name of Dasispermum perennans?

Perennans

What is the natural habitat of Dasispermum perennans?

Tropical and subtropical regions of South East Asia

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899648: Based on the initial data import
Ben-Erik van Wyk (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.-E.van Wyk' in the authors string.
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.