Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pusillum
ID:
654853

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Taylor

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 443 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000654185



Common Names

  • Dopatrium pusillum
  • Pusillum Dopatrium
  • Pusillum


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Description

Dopatrium pusillum (also called Dwarf Dopatrium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a single stem with a basal rosette of leaves, and is topped with a single flower head. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dopatrium pusillum is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dopatrium pusillum is a small, yellow-green flower with four petals. The seed is a small, oval-shaped seed with a black seed coat. The seedlings are small, yellow-green plants with four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dopatrium pusillum can be propagated by division of the clumps or by seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and dry soils.

Where to Find Dopatrium pusillum

Dopatrium pusillum can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Dopatrium pusillum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dopatrium pusillum?

Dopatrium pusillum

What is the common name of Dopatrium pusillum?

Small Meadow Grass

What is the habitat of Dopatrium pusillum?

Dry grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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

Peter Taylor (1926-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Taylor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802174-1: 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].