Leionema diosmeum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Juss.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 12: 272 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263516
Common Names
- Diosma Leionema
- Diosma Wax-flower
- Diosma Daphne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Leionema diosmeum (also called Diosma-leaved Leionema, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white or pink flowers. It is native to Australia, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Leionema diosmeum can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Leionema diosmeum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Leionema diosmeum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant should be grown in full sun and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Leionema diosmeum
Leionema diosmeum can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales and Victoria.
Leionema diosmeum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leionema diosmeum?
Leionema diosmeum
What is the common name of Leionema diosmeum?
Diosma
What type of plant is Leionema diosmeum?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Leionema genus
Leionema ceratogynum, Leionema scopulinum, Leionema ellipticum, Leionema ambiens, Leionema bilobum, Leionema carruthersii, Leionema coxii, Leionema dentatum, Leionema diosmeum, Leionema elatius, Leionema equestre, Leionema gracile, Leionema hillebrandii, Leionema lachnaeoides, Leionema lamprophyllum, Leionema microphyllum, Leionema montanum, Leionema nudum, Leionema obtusifolium, Leionema oldfieldii, Leionema phylicifolium, Leionema ralstonii, Leionema rotundifolium, Leionema viridiflorum, Leionema sympetalum,
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 tro-50208834: Based on the initial data import
Paul Graham Wilson (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paul G.Wilson' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.