Desmocladus elongatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongatus
ID:
386961
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 240 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386293
Common Names
- Desmocladus Elongatus
- Elongatus Desmocladus
- Desmocladus Elongatus Flower
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Desmocladus elongatus (also called Elongated Desmocladus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm tall. It has small, ovate leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in rocky, dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Desmocladus elongatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Desmocladus elongatus has small, yellow or white flowers. Seed: Desmocladus elongatus has small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Desmocladus elongatus seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmocladus elongatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Desmocladus elongatus
Desmocladus elongatus can be found in the mountains of Turkey.
Desmocladus elongatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Desmocladus elongatus?
Desmocladus elongatus
What is the family of Desmocladus elongatus?
Boraginaceae
What is the habitat of Desmocladus elongatus?
Rocky slopes and dry meadows
Species in the Desmocladus genus
Desmocladus asper, Desmocladus austrinus, Desmocladus biformis, Desmocladus castaneus, Desmocladus diacolpicus, Desmocladus elongatus, Desmocladus fasciculatus, Desmocladus flexuosus, Desmocladus glomeratus, Desmocladus lateriticus, Desmocladus myriocladus, Desmocladus parthenicus, Desmocladus quiricoanus, Desmocladus semiplanus, Desmocladus virgatus, Desmocladus confertospicatus, Desmocladus eludens, Desmocladus eyreanus, Desmocladus ferruginipes, Desmocladus lateriflorus, Desmocladus laxiflorus, Desmocladus microcarpus, Desmocladus nodatus,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239282: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.