Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ramosissima
ID:
649042

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


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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.

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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 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-2769247: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wendland (1791-1869): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.L.Wendl.' in the authors string.