Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
batteniana
ID:
645349

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.E.Steiner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 61: 77 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644681



Common Names

  • Diascia Batteniana
  • Batten's Diascia
  • Batten Diascia


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Description

Diascia batteniana (also called Batten's Twinspur, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with pink flowers and grey-green foliage. It is native to South Africa and prefers well-drained, sandy soils in full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Diascia batteniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Diascia batteniana has small, pink flowers with five petals. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diascia batteniana is a perennial plant in the Scrophulariaceae family. It is native to South Africa and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and then transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Diascia batteniana

Diascia batteniana is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Diascia batteniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diascia batteniana?

Diascia batteniana

What is the common name of Diascia batteniana?

Batten's Diascia

What is the family of Diascia batteniana?

Scrophulariaceae

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,

References

Kim E. Steiner (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.E.Steiner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:983109-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].