Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 42: 35 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083032
Common Names
- Dissothrix imbricata
- Imbricate Moss
- Moss
Synonyms
- Dissothrix gardneri A.Gray [unknown]
- Stevia imbricata Gardner [unknown]
Description
Dissothrix imbricata (also called Imbricate Dissothrix, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Dissothrix imbricata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dissothrix imbricata has yellow-green flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dissothrix imbricata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn. It is a drought-tolerant plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Dissothrix imbricata
Dissothrix imbricata is native to the western United States and Canada.
Dissothrix imbricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissothrix imbricata?
Dissothrix imbricata
What is the common name of Dissothrix imbricata?
Imbricated dissothrix
What is the natural habitat of Dissothrix imbricata?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Dissothrix genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,