Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
effusa
ID:
657933

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
cmp

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 5(6): 19 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657265



Common Names

  • Drymaria monticola
  • Drymaria multiflora
  • Drymaria ortegioides


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Synonyms

  • Drymaria effusa effusa [unknown]

Description

Drymaria effusa (also called Spreading 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 effusa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Drymaria effusa var. confusa (Rose) J.A.Duke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Drymaria effusa 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 effusa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Drymaria effusa

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

Drymaria effusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Drymaria effusa?

Drymaria effusa

What is the common name of Drymaria effusa?

Diffuse Drymaria

What is the habitat of Drymaria effusa?

Drymaria effusa 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778516: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.