Status:
valid
Authors:
Giul.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Anais Congr. Soc. Bot. Brasil 23: 77 (1972 publ. 1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652714
Common Names
- Dizygostemon angustifolium
- Angustifolium Dizygostemon
- Dizygostemon
Description
Dizygostemon angustifolium (also called ‘Narrow-leaved Dizygostemon’, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows in dry, sunny areas, such as deserts and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Dizygostemon angustifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal herb, and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It can also be used as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dizygostemon angustifolium has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dizygostemon angustifolium is a perennial herb that is native to tropical America. It is grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock.
Where to Find Dizygostemon angustifolium
Dizygostemon angustifolium is native to South Africa and can be found in the Cape Floristic Region.
Dizygostemon angustifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dizygostemon angustifolium?
Dizygostemon angustifolium
What type of plant is Dizygostemon angustifolium?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where is Dizygostemon angustifolium native to?
It is native to South Africa
Species in the Dizygostemon genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:895965-1: 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].