Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
hieronymi
ID:
650919

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lorentz) Liede & Rapini

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 191 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650251



Common Names

  • Diplolepis hieronymi
  • Hieronymi's Diplolepis
  • Hieronymi Diplolepis


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Synonyms

  • Grisebachiella hieronymi Lorentz [unknown]
  • Astephanus fallax (Hicken) T.Mey. [unknown]
  • Astephanus hieronymi (Lorentz) Malme [unknown]
  • Cynanchum fallax Hicken [unknown]
  • Cynanchum hieronymi (Lorentz) Hicken [unknown]

Description

Diplolepis hieronymi (also called Hieronymus' Diplolepis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub. It is native to Western Australia and grows in sandy soils. Its leaves are narrow and linear with a pointed tip. It produces small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diplolepis hieronymi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diplolepis hieronymi is small and white. The seed is a small, black, glossy drupe. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplolepis hieronymi is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has grey-green foliage and produces small white flowers in spring. It is best grown in full sun or part shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Diplolepis hieronymi

Diplolepis hieronymi is native to Australia.

Diplolepis hieronymi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplolepis hieronymi?

Diplolepis hieronymi

What is the family of Diplolepis hieronymi?

Rosaceae

What is the distribution of Diplolepis hieronymi?

Endemic to Western Australia

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2771075: Based on the initial data import
Paul Günther Lorentz (1835-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorentz' in the authors string.
Sigrid Liede (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liede' in the authors string.
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.