Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
1263384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Presl) Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 2: 407 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262722

Common Names

  • Datisca glomerata
  • Clustered Datisca
  • Clustered Goat's-beard

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Description

Datisca glomerata (also called Glomerate Datisca, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has small, yellow-green flowers and small, evergreen leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Datisca glomerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Datisca glomerata has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Datisca glomerata can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Datisca glomerata

Datisca glomerata can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Datisca glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Datisca glomerata?

Datisca glomerata

What is the common name of Datisca glomerata?

Clustered Datisca

Where is Datisca glomerata native to?

Mexico

Species in the Datisca genus

Species in the Datiscaceae family

References

The Plant List version 1.0, record: kew-2757746: Originally associated with wfo-0000638368
The Plant List version 1.1, record: kew-2757746: Originally associated with wfo-0000638368
Carl Borivoj Presl (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Presl' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316095-1: Based on the initial data import