Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
yemenicum
ID:
1324499

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schweinf.) P.M.Peterson & N.Snow

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 26: 63 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336953



Common Names

  • Disakisperma Yemenicum
  • Yemenicum
  • Disakisperma


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Description

Disakisperma yemenicum (also called Disakisperma, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to Yemen. It typically grows up to 3 meters tall and prefers to grow in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Disakisperma yemenicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of natural dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disakisperma yemenicum has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disakisperma yemenicum is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Yemen. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe shoots and planted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Disakisperma yemenicum

Disakisperma yemenicum is native to the mountains of Yemen. It can be found in dry, rocky areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Disakisperma yemenicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disakisperma yemenicum?

Disakisperma yemenicum

What is the common name of Disakisperma yemenicum?

Yemen Disakisperma

Where is Disakisperma yemenicum native to?

Yemen

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Georg August Schweinfurth (1836-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweinf.' in the authors string.
Neil Snow (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Snow' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77131997-1: 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].