Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oppositifolia
ID:
649010

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 198 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648342



Common Names

  • Oppositifolia Diosma
  • Oppositifolia
  • Diosma Oppositifolia


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Synonyms

  • Melia succulenta Scop. [unknown]
  • Diosma acicularis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Diosma crassifolia Hoffmanns. [unknown]
  • Diosma decussata Lam. [unknown]
  • Diosma juniperifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Diosma rigidula Willd. [unknown]
  • Diosma scabra Lam. [unknown]
  • Diosma succulenta P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Diosma succulenta bergiana Sond. [unknown]

Description

Diosma oppositifolia (also called Opposite-leaved 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 oppositifolia is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white flowers. It is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks, as well as a hedge plant and for topiary.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diosma oppositifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Diosma oppositifolia 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 oppositifolia

Diosma oppositifolia can be found in South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland.

Diosma oppositifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diosma oppositifolia?

Diosma oppositifolia

What is the common name of Diosma oppositifolia?

Oppositifolia

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Rutaceae

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,

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