Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
kotschyi
ID:
647804

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.E.Schulz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 105(86): 184 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647136



Common Names

  • Dielsiocharis kotschyi
  • Kotschyi Dielsiocharis
  • Dielsiocharis


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Synonyms

  • Alyssopsis kotschyi Boiss. [unknown]
  • Alyssopsis straussii Hausskn. ex Bornm. [unknown]
  • Draba turcomanica Litv. ex O.E.Schulz [unknown]

Description

Dielsiocharis kotschyi (also called Kotschy's 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

Diflugossa shweliensis 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

Dielsiocharis kotschyi has small, white flowers with a yellow lip. Its seeds are round and black, and its seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dielsiocharis kotschyi 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 kotschyi

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

Dielsiocharis kotschyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dielsiocharis kotschyi?

Dielsiocharis kotschyi

What is the common name of Dielsiocharis kotschyi?

Kotschyi

Where is Dielsiocharis kotschyi 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-2767827: Based on the initial data import
Otto Eugen Schulz (1874-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.E.Schulz' in the authors string.