Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pygmaeum
ID:
397585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Nees ex Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 434 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396917



Common Names

  • Diplacrum Pygmaeum
  • Pygmaeum Diplacrum
  • Pygmaeum False-heath


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Description

Diplacrum pygmaeum (also called 'Pygmy Loose-strife', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, marshes, and along streams and rivers. It has a rosette of small, lance-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Diplacrum pygmaeum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diplacrum pygmaeum has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diplacrum pygmaeum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Diplacrum pygmaeum

Diplacrum pygmaeum can be found in Africa.

Diplacrum pygmaeum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diplacrum pygmaeum?

Diplacrum pygmaeum

What is the common name of Diplacrum pygmaeum?

Pygmy diplacrum

What is the natural habitat of Diplacrum pygmaeum?

Diplacrum pygmaeum is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:306580-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].