Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
408058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) L.A.S.Johnson & D.F.Cutler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 28: 383 (1973 publ. 1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407390



Common Names

  • Minus Empodisma
  • Minus Empodisma
  • Minus Empodisma


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Synonyms

  • Calorophus elongatus minor (Hook.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Calorophus lateriflorus F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Calorophus minor Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Hypolaena lateriflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Hypolaena lateriflora minor (Hook.f.) Cheeseman [unknown]
  • Restio lateriflorus R.Br. [unknown]
  • Leptocarpus squarrosus Nees [unknown]
  • Calorophus elongata minor (Hook.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Empodisma minus (also called Small Empodisma, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Australia. It has small white flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Empodisma minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, coughs, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Empodisma minus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Empodisma minus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. For cultivation, it prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Empodisma minus

Empodisma minus is native to the Mediterranean region.

Empodisma minus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Empodisma minus?

Empodisma minus

What is the common name of Empodisma minus?

Minus Violet

What is the natural habitat of Empodisma minus?

Tropical forests of South America

Species in the Empodisma genus

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-243224: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
David F. Cutler (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Cutler' in the authors string.