Diascia caitliniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caitliniae
ID:
749868
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.E.Steiner
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 77: 778 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749201
Common Names
- Diascia caitliniae
- Caitlin's Diascia
- Caitliniae Diascia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Diascia caitliniae (also called 'Caitlin's Diascia', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It has lance-shaped leaves and pink flowers. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Diascia caitliniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diascia caitliniae has small pink flowers with yellow centers that are held in clusters of up to five. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diascia caitliniae is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Diascia caitliniae requires minimal maintenance and can tolerate dry conditions.
Where to Find Diascia caitliniae
Diascia caitliniae can be found in South Africa.
Diascia caitliniae FAQ
What type of plant is Diascia caitliniae?
Diascia caitliniae is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae.
Where is Diascia caitliniae found?
Diascia caitliniae is found in South Africa.
What is the natural habitat of Diascia caitliniae?
The natural habitat of Diascia caitliniae is grasslands.
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:77112522-1: 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].