Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
361325

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cheeseman) J.W.Dawson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 5: 405 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360657



Common Names

  • Lignocarpa diversifolia
  • Diverse-leaved Lignocarpa
  • Diverse-leaved Corkwood


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Synonyms

  • Ligusticum diversifolium Cheeseman [unknown]
  • Anisotome diversifolia (Cheeseman) Cockayne [unknown]
  • Gingidium diversifolium (Cheeseman) J.W.Dawson [unknown]

Description

Lignocarpa diversifolia (also called Diverse-leaved Lignocarpa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It is found in moist grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Lignocarpa diversifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lignocarpa diversifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small with two leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lignocarpa diversifolia is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by softwood cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable.

Where to Find Lignocarpa diversifolia

Lignocarpa diversifolia is native to tropical Africa.

Lignocarpa diversifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lignocarpa diversifolia?

Lignocarpa diversifolia

What is the common name of Lignocarpa diversifolia?

Diversifolia

What is the natural habitat of Lignocarpa diversifolia?

Tropical forests

Species in the Lignocarpa genus

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

Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
John Wyndham Dawson (1928-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Dawson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:844310-1: Based on the initial data import