Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
collina
ID:
744398

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.E.Steiner

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 39: 11 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000743731



Common Names

  • Diascia collina
  • Collina Twinspur
  • Collina Hill Twinspur


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Description

Diascia collina (also called Mountain Twinspur, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a stem that bears one or more flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diascia collina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It is also used as a food additive and for making traditional medicines. Its leaves can be used as a natural dye for fabrics and its roots can be used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Diascia collina are pink, tubular and about 2 cm long. The seeds are small, flat and black. The seedlings are slender, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diascia collina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 18-22°C (65-72°F).

Where to Find Diascia collina

Diascia collina is found in the mountains of South Africa.

Diascia collina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diascia collina?

Diascia collina

What is the common name of Diascia collina?

Pink Twinspur

What is the natural habitat of Diascia collina?

Grassy slopes in South Africa

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:77100344-1: 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].