Diosma pilosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Williams
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 41: 173 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648359
Common Names
- Pilosa Diosma
- Pilosa
- Diosma Pilosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diosma pilosa (also called Hairy 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 pilosa 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 pilosa 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 pilosa is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Diosma pilosa
Diosma pilosa can be found in South Africa.
Diosma pilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diosma pilosa?
Diosma pilosa
What is the common name of Diosma pilosa?
Pilosa
What is the family of Diosma pilosa?
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-2769233: Based on the initial data import
Ion James Muirhead Williams (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Williams' in the authors string.