Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) T.G.Hartley
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 19: 196 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647970
Common Names
- Dinosperma erythrococca
- Erythrococca Dinosperma
- Dinosperma
Synonyms
- Evodia erythrococca F.Muell. [unknown]
- Euodia erythrococca F.Muell. [unknown]
- Melicope erythrococca Benth. [unknown]
Description
Dinosperma erythrococca (also called 'Red-fruited Dinosperma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. It is native to North America, where it is found in the western United States and Canada. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils in open grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Dinosperma erythrococca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dinosperma erythrococca is yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dinosperma erythrococca is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires little to no pruning. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil or a rooting medium. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in moist soil.
Where to Find Dinosperma erythrococca
Dinosperma erythrococca is found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Dinosperma erythrococca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dinosperma erythrococca?
Dinosperma erythrococca
What is the common name of Dinosperma erythrococca?
Erythrococca
What is the natural habitat of Dinosperma erythrococca?
Dry, rocky hillsides in Central Chile
Species in the Dinosperma genus
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Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,