Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
brassii
ID:
1318590

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.P.Nayar) Karton.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 107:55:00. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331044



Common Names

  • Dissochaeta brassii
  • Brassii Dissochaeta
  • Dissochaeta Brassii


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Description

Dissochaeta brassii (also called Brass's Dissochaeta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a single flower. It grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dissochaeta brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dissochaeta brassii has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dissochaeta brassii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dissochaeta brassii

Dissochaeta brassii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Dissochaeta brassii FAQ

What is the common name of Dissochaeta brassii?

Brass's dissochaeta

What is the growth habit of Dissochaeta brassii?

It is an evergreen shrub

What is the native range of Dissochaeta brassii?

It is native to New Caledonia

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,

References

Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
A. Kartonegoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karton.' in the authors string.