Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspalathoides
ID:
648852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 2: 286 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648184



Common Names

  • Aspalathoides Diosma
  • Aspalathoides
  • Diosma Aspalathoides


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Synonyms

  • Diosma depressa Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Diosma glabrata G.Mey. ex Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]

Description

Diosma aspalathoides (also called Aspalathoides Diosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. It has a stout stem and a crown of pinnate leaves up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) long. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diosma aspalathoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diosma aspalathoides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that bloom in spring. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diosma aspalathoides can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Diosma aspalathoides

Diosma aspalathoides is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal scrublands of the country.

Diosma aspalathoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diosma aspalathoides?

Diosma aspalathoides

What is the common name of Diosma aspalathoides?

Aspalathoid Diosma

How big does Diosma aspalathoides grow?

It grows up to 1 m tall

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, 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,

References