Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartl. & H.L.Wendl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Beitr. Bot. 1: 48 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648374
Common Names
- Ramosissima Diosma
- Ramosissima
- Diosma Ramosissima
Synonyms
- Diosma flavescens Oliv. [unknown]
Description
Diosma ramosissima (also called Branched Diosma, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky, dry, and sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Diosma ramosissima 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 ramosissima 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diosma ramosissima 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 ramosissima
Diosma ramosissima can be found in South Africa.
Diosma ramosissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diosma ramosissima?
Diosma ramosissima
What is the common name of Diosma ramosissima?
Ramosissima
What is the family of Diosma ramosissima?
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,