Diosma meyeriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 783 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648318
Common Names
- Meyeriana Diosma
- Meyeriana
- Diosma Meyeriana
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- Diosma virgata G.Mey. ex Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
Description
Diosma meyeriana (also called Meyer's 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 meyeriana is a popular ornamental shrub used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and in topiary.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diosma meyeriana is a small, star-shaped flower that is white or pink in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diosma meyeriana 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 meyeriana
Diosma meyeriana is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal scrublands of the country.
Diosma meyeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diosma meyeriana?
Diosma meyeriana
What is the common name of Diosma meyeriana?
Meyeriana
What is the family of Diosma meyeriana?
Rutaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2769196: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.