Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
650832

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 94: 225 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650164



Common Names

  • Glaucescens Moss
  • Blue Moss
  • Glaucous Moss


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Synonyms

  • Menispermum glaucescens Spreng. [unknown]
  • Cebatha macrocarpa (Wight & Arn.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cocculus glaucescens Blume [unknown]
  • Cocculus macrocarpus Wight & Arn. [unknown]
  • Diploclisia inclyta Miers [unknown]
  • Diploclisia lepida Miers [unknown]
  • Diploclisia macrocarpa Miers [unknown]
  • Diploclisia pictinervis Miers [unknown]

Description

Diploclisia glaucescens (also called Glaucous Diploclisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub with bright yellow flowers. It is native to California and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils. It can be found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diploclisia glaucescens is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover to control erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Diploclisia glaucescens var. kunstleri (King) A.Pramanik & Thoth.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diploclisia glaucescens is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diploclisia glaucescens 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 Diploclisia glaucescens

Diploclisia glaucescens is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Diploclisia glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diploclisia glaucescens?

Diploclisia glaucescens

What is the common name of Diploclisia glaucescens?

Glaucescens Ebony

What is the natural habitat of Diploclisia glaucescens?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Diploclisia genus

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2770986: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.