Status:
valid
Authors:
Esterh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 490 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444338
Common Names
- Hypodiscus procurrens
- Hypodiscus procurrens
- Hypodiscus procurrens
Description
Hypodiscus procurrens (also called 'Procurring Hypodiscus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hypodiscus procurrens is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering period and is known for its attractive, white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypodiscus procurrens has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypodiscus procurrens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Hypodiscus procurrens
Hypodiscus procurrens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
Hypodiscus procurrens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypodiscus procurrens?
Hypodiscus procurrens
What is the common name of Hypodiscus procurrens?
Procure Sea Lavender
What is the natural habitat of Hypodiscus procurrens?
Salt marshes and coastal dunes
Species in the Hypodiscus genus
Hypodiscus alboaristatus,
Hypodiscus alternans,
Hypodiscus argenteus,
Hypodiscus aristatus,
Hypodiscus laevigatus,
Hypodiscus montanus,
Hypodiscus neesii,
Hypodiscus procurrens,
Hypodiscus rigidus,
Hypodiscus rugosus,
Hypodiscus squamosus,
Hypodiscus striatus,
Hypodiscus sulcatus,
Hypodiscus synchroolepis,
Hypodiscus willdenovia,
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,