Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alonzoides
ID:
1138031

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 2: 17 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001137369



Common Names

  • Diascia
  • Alonzo's Diascia
  • Alonzoides Diascia


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Description

Diascia alonzoides (also called 'Tall Peliostomum', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with erect stems that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to South Africa and typically grows in grassland and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diascia alonzoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in dryland restoration projects. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diascia alonzoides has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin, light green leaves.

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Where to Find Diascia alonzoides

Diascia alonzoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, primarily in Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Species in the Diascia genus

Diascia aliciae, Diascia alonsooides, Diascia anastrepta, Diascia ausana, Diascia austromontana, Diascia barberae, Diascia batteniana, Diascia bergiana, Diascia bicolor, Diascia capensis, Diascia capsularis, Diascia cardiosepala, Diascia cordata, Diascia cuneata, Diascia decipiens, Diascia dielsiana, Diascia diffusa, Diascia dissimulans, Diascia ellaphieae, Diascia elongata, Diascia engleri, Diascia esterhuyseniae, Diascia fetcaniensis, Diascia fragrans, Diascia glandulosa, Diascia gracilis, Diascia hexensis, Diascia humilis, Diascia insignis, Diascia integerrima, Diascia lewisiae, Diascia lilacina, Diascia longicornis, Diascia macrophylla, Diascia maculata, Diascia megathura, Diascia minutiflora, Diascia mollis, Diascia namaquensis, Diascia nana, Diascia nodosa, Diascia pachyceras, Diascia parviflora, Diascia patens, Diascia pentheri, Diascia personata, Diascia purpurea, Diascia racemulosa, Diascia ramosa, Diascia rigescens,

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

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