Dichondra brevifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
157059
Status:
valid
Authors:
Buchanan
Source:
ipni
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 3: 208 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000156388
Common Names
- Short-leaved Dichondra
- Dwarf Dichondra
- Kidney Weed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dichondra brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Dichondra, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herb with a prostrate habit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has a creeping habit and produces small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dichondra brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dichondra brevifolia are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are slender and light green.
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Dichondra brevifolia is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Dichondra brevifolia
Dichondra brevifolia is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Dichondra brevifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichondra brevifolia?
Dichondra brevifolia
What is the common name of Dichondra brevifolia?
Short-leaved Dichondra
Where is Dichondra brevifolia native to?
Australia
Species in the Dichondra genus
Dichondra brevifolia, Dichondra nivea, Dichondra macrocalyx, Dichondra parvifolia, Dichondra sericea, Dichondra repens, Dichondra occidentalis, Dichondra donelliana, Dichondra carolinensis, Dichondra micrantha, Dichondra recurvata, Dichondra argentea, Dichondra brachypoda, Dichondra micrantha, Dichondra evolvulacea, Dichondra microcalyx,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,
References
John Buchanan (1819-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchanan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:267749-1: Based on the initial data import