Status:
valid
Authors:
Desf.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 3: 452 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000650224
Common Names
- Dampieri Moss
- Dampier's Moss
- Dampier's Diplolaena
Description
Diplolaena dampieri (also called Dampier's Diplolaena, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the Rutaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Australia, from Western Australia to New South Wales. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Diplatia dampieri is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diplolaena dampieri is white and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diplolaena dampieri is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in a variety of climates. It is drought tolerant and can grow in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Diplolaena dampieri
Diplolaena dampieri is native to Australia.
Diplolaena dampieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diplolaena dampieri?
Diplolaena dampieri
What is the family of Diplolaena dampieri?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Diplolaena dampieri?
Dampier's Daisy
Species in the Diplolaena genus
Diplolaena andrewsii,
Diplolaena angustifolia,
Diplolaena cinerea,
Diplolaena dampieri,
Diplolaena drummondii,
Diplolaena eneabbensis,
Diplolaena ferruginea,
Diplolaena geraldtonensis,
Diplolaena grandiflora,
Diplolaena graniticola,
Diplolaena leemaniana,
Diplolaena microcephala,
Diplolaena mollis,
Diplolaena obovata,
Diplolaena velutina,
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,