Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
flexuosus
ID:
386977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 26 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386309



Common Names

  • Desmocladus Flexuosus
  • Flexuosus Desmocladus
  • Desmocladus Flexuosus Flower


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Synonyms

  • Calorophus flexuosus Nees [unknown]
  • Hypolaena flexuosa Mast. [unknown]
  • Loxocarya flexuosa Benth. [unknown]
  • Restio flexuosus R.Br. [unknown]

Description

Desmocladus flexuosus (also called Flexuous 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 flexuosus is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Desmocladus flexuosus has small, yellow or white flowers. Seed: Desmocladus flexuosus has small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Desmocladus flexuosus seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmocladus flexuosus is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Desmocladus flexuosus

Desmocladus flexuosus can be found in the mountains of Turkey.

Desmocladus flexuosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmocladus flexuosus?

Desmocladus flexuosus

What is the common name of Desmocladus flexuosus?

Flexuous Desmocladus

What is the natural habitat of Desmocladus flexuosus?

Desmocladus flexuosus is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-239284: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
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.