Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
bactriana
ID:
647803

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ovcz. & Junussov) Al-Shehbaz & Junussov

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Novon 13: 170 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647135



Common Names

  • Dielsiocharis bactriana
  • Bactriana Dielsiocharis
  • Dielsiocharis


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Synonyms

  • Arabidopsis bactriana Ovcz. & Junussov [unknown]

Description

Dielsiocharis bactriana (also called Bactrian Dielsiocharis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in lowland rainforest, dry deciduous forest, and along rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Haemanthus canaliculatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dielsiocharis bactriana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dielsiocharis bactriana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to about 2 feet (0.6 m) tall. It has small, glossy green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Dielsiocharis bactriana

Dielsiocharis bactriana is native to tropical rainforests in South Asia, particularly in India and Nepal.

Dielsiocharis bactriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dielsiocharis bactriana?

Dielsiocharis bactriana

What is the common name of Dielsiocharis bactriana?

Bactriana

Where is Dielsiocharis bactriana found?

It is found in Central Asia and the Himalayas

Species in the Dielsiocharis genus

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-2767826: Based on the initial data import
Pavel Ovchinnikov (1903-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ovcz.' in the authors string.
Sabir Junussovicz Junussov (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Junussov' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.