Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 15: 352 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650181
Common Names
- Palmatus Moss
- Palm Moss
- Palm Haircap Moss
Synonyms
- Trichosanthes muelleri Cogn. [unknown]
- Zehneria erythrocarpa F.Muell. [unknown]
- Bryonia palmata L. [unknown]
- Bryonia pedata Hassk. [unknown]
- Bryonia variegata Mill. [unknown]
- Bryonopsis erythrocarpa Naudin [unknown]
- Bryonopsis laciniosa erythrocarpa (F.Muell.) Naudin [unknown]
- Bryonopsis pedata Hassk. [unknown]
- Coccinia palmata M.Roem. [unknown]
- Diplocyclos palmatus walkeri (Chakravarty) Babu [unknown]
- Bryonopsis laciniosa walkeri Chakrav. [unknown]
Description
Diplocyclos palmatus (also called Palmate Diplocyclos, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has white flowers and small, round fruits. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Diplocyclos palmatus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover to control erosion.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Diplocyclos palmatus sub. affinis (Endl.) P.S.Green
Diplocyclos palmatus var. pedata (Merr.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplocyclos palmatus is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplocyclos palmatus can be propagated by division or by seeds. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.
Where to Find Diplocyclos palmatus
Diplocyclos palmatus is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Diplocyclos palmatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplocyclos palmatus?
Diplocyclos palmatus
What is the common name of Diplocyclos palmatus?
Cyclos Palm
What is the natural habitat of Diplocyclos palmatus?
Tropical forests and scrublands
Species in the Diplocyclos genus
Species in the Cucurbitaceae family
Abobra tenuifolia,
Acanthosicyos horridus,
Actinostemma lobatum,
Actinostemma parvifolium,
Actinostemma tenerum,
Alsomitra macrocarpa,
Ampelosicyos humblotii,
Ampelosicyos major,
Ampelosicyos meridionalis,
Ampelosicyos scandens,
Ampelosicyos bosseri,
Ampelosicyos leandrii,
Ampelosycios meridionalis,
Ampelosycios scandens,
Apodanthera anatuyana,
Apodanthera argentea,
Apodanthera aspera,
Apodanthera biflora,
Apodanthera bradei,
Apodanthera cinerea,
Apodanthera eriocalyx,
Apodanthera fasciculata,
Apodanthera ferreyrana,
Apodanthera glaziovii,
Apodanthera hindii,
Apodanthera hirtella,
Apodanthera laciniosa,
Apodanthera linearis,
Apodanthera mandonii,
Apodanthera mathewsii,
Apodanthera palmeri,
Apodanthera sagittifolia,
Apodanthera smilacifolia,
Apodanthera succulenta,
Apodanthera tumbeziana,
Apodanthera ulei,
Apodanthera undulata,
Apodanthera villosa,
Apodanthera weberbaueri,
Apodanthera longipedicellata,
Austrobryonia argillicola,
Austrobryonia centralis,
Austrobryonia micrantha,
Austrobryonia pilbarensis,
Baijiania borneensis,
Baijiania taiwaniana,
Baijiania decipiens,
Baijiania smitinandii,
Bambekea racemosa,
Bayabusua clarkei,