Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
debilis
ID:
657923

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brandegee

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 2, 2: 131 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657255



Common Names

  • Drymaria holosteoides
  • Drymaria hypericifolia
  • Drymaria ladewii


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Synonyms

  • Drymaria diffusa Rose [unknown]
  • Drymaria polystachya Brandegee [unknown]
  • Drymaria polystachya diffusa (Rose) Wiggins [unknown]

Description

Drymaria debilis (also called Weak Drymaria, among many other common names) is an evergreen herbaceous perennial native to Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that appear in summer. It is found in moist, shady areas, and is often used as a ground cover in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Drymaria debilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a groundcover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin infections, reducing inflammation and relieving pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drymaria debilis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymaria debilis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Drymaria debilis

Drymaria debilis is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Drymaria debilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymaria debilis?

Drymaria debilis

What is the common name of Drymaria debilis?

Weak Drymaria

What is the habitat of Drymaria debilis?

Drymaria debilis typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Species in the Drymaria genus

Drymaria anomala, Drymaria apetala, Drymaria arenarioides, Drymaria auriculipetala, Drymaria axillaris, Drymaria barkleyi, Drymaria coahuilana, Drymaria conzattii, Drymaria cordata, Drymaria cubana, Drymaria debilis, Drymaria depressa, Drymaria divaricata, Drymaria effusa, Drymaria elata, Drymaria engleriana, Drymaria excisa, Drymaria fasciculata, Drymaria firmula, Drymaria frutescens, Drymaria glaberrima, Drymaria glandulosa, Drymaria gracilis, Drymaria grandiflora, Drymaria holosteoides, Drymaria hypericifolia, Drymaria ladewii, Drymaria laxiflora, Drymaria leptophylla, Drymaria longepedunculata, Drymaria lyropetala, Drymaria malachioides, Drymaria molluginea, Drymaria monticola, Drymaria multiflora, Drymaria ortegioides, Drymaria ovata, Drymaria pachyphylla, Drymaria paposana, Drymaria pattersonii, Drymaria perennis, Drymaria polycarpoides, Drymaria praecox, Drymaria pratheri, Drymaria rotundifolia, Drymaria stellarioides, Drymaria stereophylla, Drymaria stipitata, Drymaria subumbellata, Drymaria suffruticosa,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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