Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
psilotrichoides
ID:
645681

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chiov.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. Somala 1: 76 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000645013

Common Names

  • Diceratella psilotrichoides
  • Psilotrichoides Diceratella
  • Diceratella

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Diceratella psilotrichoides is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diceratella psilotrichoides is a pale pink with a yellow center. The seed is small and black in color. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diceratella psilotrichoides 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 psilotrichoides

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

Diceratella psilotrichoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diceratella psilotrichoides?

Diceratella psilotrichoides

What is the common name of Diceratella psilotrichoides?

Silky Diceratella

What is the natural habitat of Diceratella psilotrichoides?

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