Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
elliptica
ID:
645676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Jonsell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 132: 526 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645008

Common Names

  • Diceratella elliptica
  • Elliptic Diceratella
  • Diceratella

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Description

Diceratella elliptica (also called Elliptic Bleeding Heart, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant with elliptic-shaped, fern-like leaves and pink-red flowers. It is native to the Himalayas and is found in moist woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Diceratella elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diceratella elliptica has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diceratella elliptica is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 8 to 10. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Diceratella elliptica

Diceratella elliptica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Diceratella elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diceratella elliptica?

Diceratella elliptica

What is the common name of Diceratella elliptica?

Elliptic Diceratella

What is the natural habitat of Diceratella elliptica?

Woodlands, meadows, and thickets

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2765650: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Bengt Edvard Jonsell (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonsell' in the authors string.