Dissochaeta alstonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alstonii
ID:
160044
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nayar
Source:
ipni
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 11(2): 188 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000159373
Common Names
- Dissochaeta alstonii
- Alston's Dissochaeta
- Alston's-leaved Dissochaeta
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- Dissochaeta rostrata alstonii (Nayar) J.F.Maxwell [unknown]
Description
Dissochaeta alstonii (also called Alston's Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in damp, shady areas, such as wet forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Dissochaeta alstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dissochaeta alstonii is small and yellow in color. Its seeds are small and black in color. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Dissochaeta alstonii is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet tall and wide. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Dissochaeta alstonii
Dissochaeta alstonii is native to Madagascar.
Dissochaeta alstonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dissochaeta alstonii?
Dissochaeta alstonii
What is the family of Dissochaeta alstonii?
Acanthaceae
What is the habitat of Dissochaeta alstonii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions
Species in the Dissochaeta genus
Dissochaeta acmura, Dissochaeta alstonii, Dissochaeta angiensis, Dissochaeta annulata, Dissochaeta axillaris, Dissochaeta bakhuizenii, Dissochaeta biligulata, Dissochaeta cummingii, Dissochaeta densiflora, Dissochaeta fallax, Dissochaeta gracilis, Dissochaeta inappendiculata, Dissochaeta intermedia, Dissochaeta leprosa, Dissochaeta malayana, Dissochaeta nodosa, Dissochaeta punctulata, Dissochaeta rubiginosa, Dissochaeta sagittata, Dissochaeta schumannii, Dissochaeta vacillans, Dissochaeta glandiformis, Dissochaeta spectabilis, Dissochaeta pallida, Dissochaeta celebica, Dissochaeta bracteata, Dissochaeta rectandra, Dissochaeta brassii, Dissochaeta griffithii, Dissochaeta horrida,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,