Diosma dichotoma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.J.Bergius
Source:
cmp
Year:
1767
Citation Micro:
Descr. Pl. Cap. : 63 (1767)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648238
Common Names
- Dichotoma Diosma
- Dichotoma
- Diosma Dichotoma
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- Melia dichotoma Scop. [unknown]
- Diosma cupressina L. [unknown]
Description
Diosma dichotoma (also called Forked 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 dichotoma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diosma dichotoma 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diosma dichotoma 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 dichotoma
Diosma dichotoma is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal scrublands of the country.
Diosma dichotoma FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diosma dichotoma?
Diosma dichotoma
What is the common name of Diosma dichotoma?
Dichotoma
What is the natural habitat of Diosma dichotoma?
Rocky slopes and cliffs in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Diosma genus
Diosma acmaephylla, Diosma apetala, Diosma arenicola, Diosma aristata, Diosma aspalathoides, Diosma awilana, Diosma demissa, Diosma dichotoma, Diosma echinulata, Diosma fallax, Diosma guthriei, Diosma haelkraalensis, Diosma hirsuta, Diosma meyeriana, Diosma oppositifolia, Diosma parvula, Diosma passerinoides, Diosma pedicellata, Diosma pilosa, Diosma prama, Diosma ramosissima, Diosma recurva, Diosma rourkei, Diosma sabulosa, Diosma strumosa, Diosma subulata, Diosma tenella, Diosma thyrsophora, Diosma dichotoma, Diosma subulata,
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
Peter Jonas Bergius (1730-1790): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Bergius' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:772440-1: Based on the initial data import